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Senegal Date Palm

Phoenix reclinata

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Overview

The Phoenix reclinata, or Senegal Date Palm, is a tropical, ornamental specimen with a clustering growth pattern. Mature height is typically 20-35 feet with a 15-20 foot spread. Displays gracefully arching fronds, reaching 10 feet long. Prefers full sun, adapts to various soils, requires moderate water. Cold hardy to about 25°F. Suckering habit can crowd landscape if not pruned. Adds exotic appeal, ideal for focal points in large-scale designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–8Type PalmClimate Subtropical
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — This elegant palm is recognized for its striking clumping growth habit

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — where multiple trunks curve away from the center
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — Mature height is typically 20-35 feet with a 15-20 foot spread; where multiple trunks curve away from the center
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — Prefers full sun, adapts to various soils, requires moderate water
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — creating a fountain-like appearance; cold hardy to about 25°F
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — scientifically named Phoenix reclinata; it exhibits moderate tolerance to salt spray
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — is a graceful and robust species of palm that presents a tropical flair to any landscape design; displays gracefully
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — Suckering habit can crowd landscape if not pruned; ornamental specimen with a clustering growth pattern
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — is a graceful and robust species of palm that presents a tropical flair to any landscape design
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — cluster multiple specimens in informal groupings to give your garden a dramatic yet naturalistic focal point
Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix reclinata) — Cold hardy to about 25°F
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