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Silver Date Palm

Phoenix Sylvestris

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Overview

The Phoenix sylvestris, or Silver Date Palm, is an elegant tree reaching heights of 40 feet, with a 10-foot canopy span. It boasts a stout trunk and a dense crown of blue-green fronds, each up to 10 feet long. This hardy, drought-tolerant palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil, bringing a tropical flair to landscapes. Fruits abundantly, with small, edible dates attracting wildlife. Ideal as a focal point in spacious yards.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 9–11Type PalmClimate Arid
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — it requires full sunlight but is adaptable to various soil conditions
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — This stately palm hails from southern PakistanSilver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — These arching fronds provide a striking silhouette against the skylineSilver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — scientifically named Phoenix sylvestris and often referred to as the Wild Date Palm or Indian Date Palm; palm withSilver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious yards; female palms produce edible fruits resembling datesSilver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — adding texture and visual interest to the garden.<br><br>The Silver Date Palm is dioeciousSilver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — bringing a tropical flair to landscapes, image 32+45

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
50–60 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Arid

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Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — it requires full sunlight but is adaptable to various soil conditions
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — This stately palm hails from southern Pakistan
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — These arching fronds provide a striking silhouette against the skyline
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — scientifically named Phoenix sylvestris and often referred to as the Wild Date Palm or Indian Date Palm; palm with
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious yards; female palms produce edible fruits resembling dates
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — adding texture and visual interest to the garden.<br><br>The Silver Date Palm is dioecious
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — bringing a tropical flair to landscapes, image 32
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — with a 10-foot canopy span
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — typically reaching diameters of 1 to 1.5 feet; for pollination and fruit production purposes
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious yards
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — These arching fronds provide a striking silhouette against the skyline; ideal as a focal point in spacious yards
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — Moderate water needs make it relatively drought-tolerant once established
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — and Bangladesh and can reach a remarkable height of approximately 40 feet when mature; these arching fronds provide a
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — The trunk is thick and robust
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — palm for full
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — each frond can grow up to 10 feet long; palm for full
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — is an elegant tree reaching heights of 40 feet; drought-tolerant palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — palm with yellow blooms
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — Fruits abundantly, with small, edible dates attracting wildlife
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — It boasts a stout trunk and a dense crown of blue-green fronds, each up to 10 feet long; meaning that male and female
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — these are generally considered to be of poorer quality than commercial dates for consumption
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — and Bangladesh and can reach a remarkable height of approximately 40 feet when mature
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — is an elegant tree reaching heights of 40 feet
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — and showcases an interesting diamond pattern from old leaf bases; is an elegant tree reaching heights of 40 feet
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