Desert Date Palm

Phoenix Dactylifera

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Overview

The Phoenix dactylifera, commonly called the Desert Date Palm, reaches heights of 50-75 feet. It's prized for its majestic form, deep-green frond spread of up to 25 feet, and edible dates. Hardy in zones 9-11, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. This drought-tolerant palm adds vertical drama and a tropical flair, though it demands space for its wide canopy. Essential to arid landscape designs, it's both functional and ornamental.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 10–10Climate Arid

Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — The Phoenix dactylifera, commonly called the Desert Date Palm, reaches heights of 50-75 feet

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 80–100 Ft.
Mature width: 25–40 Ft.

Classification

Family: Arecaceae
Climate: Arid

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Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — It is also important to note that this palm is dioecious; palm with yellow blooms

Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — it is remarkably long-lived; commonly referred to as the Desert Date Palm or simply Date Palm

Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — though they do require occasional pruning to remove old fronds and to maintain their tidy appearance; and infrequent

Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — Date Palm trees are relatively low in maintenance; produced by old leaf scars.<br><br>The fronds of P

Desert Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera) — necessitating both male and female plants for pollination if fruit production is desired.<br><br>Lastly; essential to

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