Palms

Plant Name:

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA

Description:

 

Famous for its fruit but these are only produced on plants growing in areas with a hot, dry climate. It is an excellent coastal plant, tolerating full exposure and heavy buffeting by salt laden winds. Trees are either male or female and if fruit are required, at least one of each sex is necessary.

SYNOPSIS
Mature Size / Form   18 - 25m / Single trunk
  Foliage Color Grey green / Yellow
Growth Rate Slow
Sunlight tolerance High
Wind tolerance High
Salinity tolerance High
Drought tolerance High
Family name ARACACEAE / PALMAE