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Canary Island Date Palm

Phoenix Canariensis

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Overview

Phoenix canariensis, commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm, is an impressive, stately palm with a robust trunk reaching up to 60 feet tall and 40 inches in diameter. Its lush, dense crown of long, arching fronds spans approximately 40 feet wide. This majestic palm adds a tropical elegance to landscapes, prefers full sun, and is moderately drought-tolerant. Growth rate is slow, ensuring a long-lasting, dramatic presence in any garden setting.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm; this majestic palm adds a tropical elegance to, image 55

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
40–60 Ft.
Mature width
30–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — Growth rate is slow, ensuring a long-lasting, dramatic presence in any garden setting; often measuring 3 to 4
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — stately palm with a robust trunk reaching up to 60 feet tall and 40 inches in diameter; the trunk, image 56
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — It requires full sun and well-draining soil to thrive; the fronds are deep green and emanate from a pronounced
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — scientifically known as Phoenix canariensis; though they are ornamental rather than edible.<br><br>Suitable for
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — though they are ornamental rather than edible.<br><br>Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — be mindful of its mature size; its lush, dense crown of long, arching fronds spans approximately 40 feet wide
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — scientifically known as Phoenix canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — It requires full sun and well-draining soil to thrive
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — capable of bringing a sense of the subtropics to the landscape
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — the Canary Island Date Palm is drought tolerant once established; stately palm with a robust trunk reaching up
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — though they are ornamental rather than edible.<br><br>Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11; it requires
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — long fronds that can grow 12 to 15 feet in length; which usually takes about six months post-planting
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — the Canary Island Date Palm is drought tolerant once established
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — and is moderately drought-tolerant, image 32
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — The trunk is notably thick; the Canary Island Date Palm is drought tolerant once established
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — orange fruits if the tree is a female and conditions are right; long fronds that can grow 12 to 15 feet in
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — palm for full or half; be mindful of its mature size
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — and displays a distinctive pattern from old leaf scars
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — which usually takes about six months post-planting
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — This majestic palm adds a tropical elegance to landscapes
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — be mindful of its mature size
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — often measuring 3 to 4 feet in diameter
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis) — commonly known as the Canary Island Date Palm; this majestic palm adds a tropical elegance to landscapes
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