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Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
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| The Jelly Palm (also called Pindo Palm) is a
slow-growing palm that will grow virtually anywhere and is extremely frost tolerant. It is
easily obtainable and inexpensive. |
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Leaves
Blue-gray fronds arch and curve in toward
trunk from top of trunk. Fronds are more graceful if grown in partial shade.
Flowers
small, yellow-white are inconspicuous
Fruit
One inch, yellow-orange, oval shaped
fruit hangs in decorative clusters and ripen in early summer. The fruit is edible but not
very tasty
Trunk
Can reach a diameter of four feet
with diamond like shapes in the bark.
Propagation
Information not available.
Landscape usage
Most suited for massive lawns, parks, or areas with large houses. Young specimens can be
contained in container (especially terra cotta) pots.
Interesting Facts
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Canary Island Date Palm trees.
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Summary
Type: Palm
Salt Tolerant: Moderate
Height: 40-60 ft
Spread: 20-25 ft
Growth Rate: N/A
Light: Full sun-part shade
Water: high
Hardiness: High
Native: No
Wildlife: N/A
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Canary Island Date Palm
For more detailed information on this
plant go to:
Volusia Extension |
