About
They are quicker to reach fruiting maturity, than other varieties. An evergreen palm tree unlikely to reach 8m in the UK, with a mature spread of 5m. It produces edible dates of medium size, dark in colour. The leaves are 2m long, dark green, with many paired leaflets.
About the genus
Phoenix are evergreen palms with solitary or clustered stems and narrowly oblong, pinnate leaves with linear segments, and drooping panicles of yellow flowers followed by fleshy ellipsoid fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typePalms
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered location, away from frost in any moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free