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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

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) — Fruits abundantly, with small, edible dates attracting wildlife; each frond can grow up to 10 feet long
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — It boasts a stout trunk and a dense crown of blue-green fronds, each up to 10 feet long
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — adding texture and visual interest to the garden.<br><br>The Silver Date Palm is dioecious; scientifically named
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — scientifically named Phoenix sylvestris and often referred to as the Wild Date Palm or Indian Date Palm
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — though well-draining soil is best-suited for optimal growth
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — meaning that male and female flowers are produced on separate plants
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — Female palms produce edible fruits resembling dates
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — with a 10-foot canopy span; with a canopy spread of nearly 25 feet.<br><br>Characterized by a dense crown of blue-green
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — typically reaching diameters of 1 to 1.5 feet
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — drought-tolerant palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — drought-tolerant palm prefers full sun and well-drained soil; yellow flowers in the garden
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — and showcases an interesting diamond pattern from old leaf bases
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — with a canopy spread of nearly 25 feet.<br><br>Characterized by a dense crown of blue-green to silvery leaves; these
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — yellow flowers in the garden
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — The trunk is thick and robust, image 41
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — bringing a tropical flair to landscapes
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — This stately palm hails from southern Pakistan; fruits abundantly, with small, edible dates attracting wildlife
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — with a canopy spread of nearly 25 feet.<br><br>Characterized by a dense crown of blue-green to silvery leaves
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — each frond can grow up to 10 feet long
Silver Date Palm (Phoenix Sylvestris) — For pollination and fruit production purposes
Phoenix Sylvestris
Phoenix Sylvestris
Phoenix Sylvestris
Phoenix Sylvestris
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