

Description
A wonderful alternative to the common Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis). This palm is blue/grey with a lighter head of leaves. Looks very exotic and is essential planting for a Mediterranean style garden.
Origin
Middle East.
Form and size
Solitary palm to 12m.
Preferred habitat
Outdoors in a sunny position. Needs good drainage. Very tough.
Phoenix dactylifera
Date Palm


Growth rate
Medium
Outdoors
Yes
Indoors
No
Wind
Very good tolerance
Sea winds
Good tolerance
Sun
Excellent tolerance
Dryness
Very good tolerance
Frost
To -5C

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