Botanical Name: Phoenix roebelenii
Common Name: Miniature Date Palm

 

Use: Outdoors
Indigenous/Exotic : Exotic
Evergreen/Deciduous : Evergreen
Plant Type : Palm
Flower Colour : Cream to yellow
Foliage Colour : Green
Best Season : All seasons
Light : Sun to semi-shade
Hardiness : Semi-hardy
Attributes :
Height (m) : 1.5
Spread (m) : 1
    
Notes : Genus of 17 species. One of the most popular small palms - it makes a striking attractive plant for decks and patios. It is an ideal container subject as it rarely tops 1.5 metres. Its spiny fronds may be a disadvantage in confined areas. Bowl-shaped cream flowers appear in panicles, up to 45 centimetres long, usually in summer, followed by edible black fruit. Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, with some midday shade. It will thrive in a light, woodland situation. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. It often has a narrow skirt of dead leaves which should be removed to keep the plant tidy.