COMMON NAME Canary Island Date Palm |
BOTANICAL NAME Phoenix canariensis |
HEIGHT 60′ |
WIDTH 20′ |
MONOECIOUS |
EVERGREEN |
LIFESPAN 60 years |
COLD TOLERANCE 20° F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE High |
SALT TOLERANCE High |
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun |
FLOWER Yellow inflorescence |
MONTH OF COLOR Spring |
FRUIT Yellow-orange fruits resemble figs, which ripen Spring to Summer. Edible. |
COMMENTS Massive, beautiful palm that really makes a statement. Needs plenty of room to grow. Cold hardy, needs full sun. |
PRICE B+B $550, 45 gallon $200 |