PALM - ORNAMENTAL DWARF DATE
By Forest and Kim Starr CC BY 2.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Phoenix roebelenii
Description
Other Names: pygmy date palm, miniature date palm
Ornamental, the very popular exotic Pygmy Date palm is the perfect miniature palm tree. The edible fruits are small - 1cm and resemble tiny, thin-fleshed dates. A slim trunk and a beautiful crown of feathery leaves. Suits the warm temperate, tropical or subtropical garden, Makes an excellent potted palm.
Plant Information or Specifications
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Tropical Garden Plant (#TropicalGardenPlant)
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements
Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
5+ Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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Question & Answer
Can I have it delivered to Tasmania? From: MORNINGTON
Unfortunately Tasmania will not let us send plants to you due to them enforcing strict quarantine requirements.
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