Phoenix canariensis, commonly called Canary Island date palm, is a large evergreen palm tree with a massive trunk that matures to 40-60′ (less frequently to as much as 90′) tall. The trunk is topped with a rounded crown of upright arching palmate leaves which gracefully spread to 20-40′ wide. Creamy white to pale yellow flowers in dense, pendant panicles (to 3-4′ long) bloom on male and female plants (dioecious) intermittently throughout the year. Flowers on female palms are followed by yellow-orange, date-like fruits (to 1″ long) which are ornamentally showy but poor-tasting to the point of being only technically edible.
Planting & Caring –
Easily grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Although this palm will withstand some frost in winter, it is likely to suffer significant frond damage or die when temperatures dip to 20 degrees F. Best with deep and even moisture.