Phoenix dactylifera
Desert Date Palm
Description
This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow up to 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.
Plant Type
Tree, Palm
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
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
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.