Palm native to the far east characterized by a solitary columnar trunk, unbranched and not shrubby at the base, covered with a dense tangle of brown fiber, which grows rather slowly, reaching a height of 10-12 m.
The Canary Island Date Palm, as its name suggests, originates from the Canary Islands. It is a very vigorous palm that can reach 20 meters in height, with a very wide crown and a large trunk.
The Canary Island Date Palm, as its name suggests, originates from the Canary Islands. It is a vigorous palm that can reach 20 meters in height, with a very wide crown and a large trunk. Its pinnate, arching leaves are 5-6 meters long, composed of pointed, bright green leaflets. The tiny, dark yellow flowers are clustered in hanging panicles that can exceed one meter in length; they bloom in April. The ovoid fruits are dark golden-brown, 2.5 cm long, and only ripen in the most favorable climates.
Physiological and cultivation characteristics:
- It can reach a height of 15 to 20 meters and a width of 10 to 12 meters.
- It belongs to rusticity zone 10.
- It grows very slowly.
- It should be in an area exposed to full sun or partial shade.
- Suitable for small gardens.
- It can be grown in pots, planters and flower boxes to decorate terraces, balconies, etc.
- It can be planted individually but is also suitable for forming groups (more plants of the same variety).
- Suitable for tree plantings in streets, boulevards, squares and wide roads.
- It withstands the sea.