Phoenix dactylifera |
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Desert Date Palm |
Description
This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow 60'- 80' tall and has greyish-green leaves on a slender trunk. It does well in desert and ocean gardens and those in between. This palm is often used in formal groupings around large buildings. Yellow fruit appear in winter, attracting wildlife and creating litter. Only female plants, if pollinated, will produce fruit. Flowers are insignificant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Palm
Height Range
60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
Winter
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.