The Canary Island Date Palm Tree (Phoenix xanariensis) are native to
the Canary Islands which are located in the Atlantic Ocean
off the coast of northeast Africa. The Cold hardy Canary Island
Date Palm Trees are popular landscape items in near warm climates
around the world.
Cold Hardy Canary Island Palm
Trees Overview
The Canary Island Date Palm can grow up to 60' and have:
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A thick trunk covered with interesting diamond designs
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Crowns that can grow up to 50 huge arching pinnate
leaves that may reach 18' long
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Leaves that are a deep green
shading to a yellow stem where
the leaflets are replaced by
spines
The Canary
Island Date Palm (cold hardy) Description
The Canary Island Date Palm tree is a suckering palm that is
usually pruned to have only one trunk. Trimmed in this
manner the tree will grow to heights of 100 feet. Leaflets
near the base are modified into 3-4 inch spines. The
yellow-orange to red fruit, called 'dates', are oblong and
about 1.5 inches in length. They consist of a large pointed
seed surrounded by sweet sugary flesh. Dates are formed from
flowers on 4 foot inflorescences that emerge from among the
leaves in spring. Male and female flowers grow on separate
plants. Only female plants produce dates and only if a male
tree is nearby. Dates are not formed in climates that are
too cool.
Canary Island Date Palm Tree Usage
Canary Island Date palm trees have been utilized as a theme
generating focal point in landscapes worldwide for decades.
Its majesty and substantial presence make the Canary Island
Date Palm a powerful choice where you a looking to bring
natural maturity to a site. Utilized in rows or as a
freestanding centerpiece, there really aren't many locations
on site where you cannot use Canary Island Date palm tree
successfully. Probably the best adjective that one could use
to describe Canariensis is Stunning.
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