DATE PALM
Phoenix dactylifera
A stately palm with sturdy, feathery leaves. This date palm is a real eye-catcher with an exotic look.
Application: š³Solitary
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Likes full sun
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Medium grower
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Water moderately (every other day), do not let it dry out
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Height up to 15 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Date Palm, Dadelpalm |
| Latin name | Phoenix dactylifera |
| Origin | North Africa, Middle East |
| Height | Up to 15 meters |
| Growth habit | Upright growth with a robust trunk and long, feather-shaped leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs a lot of space because of its height and wide crown |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Regular watering (every other day) |
| Windproof | Very good resistance to wind |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly, ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove old leaves for a neat appearance |
| Leaves | Long, stiff, feather-shaped leaves with a gray-green tint |
| Fruits | Sweet dates; edible and commercially grown |
| Flowers | Small, cream-colored flowers in clusters; male and female trees required for fruiting |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | No |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |