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Canary Island Date palm click pic to enlarge |
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Zone 9-11 Canary Island Date palm is the Pineapple palm often seen in Florida and may be the most popular date palm planted worldwide All the Phoenix palms are relatives and many other Phoenix palms are also very popular; Pygmy Date palm, True Date palm, Sengal Date palm and Wild Date palm are all widely planted and enjoyed Rated to 40 feet or so, Pineapple palm from the Canary Islands is slow to moderate in growth, so we don't see many near maximum height. In the wild at home, Canary Island Date palm can be seen to 60 feet, but not in Florida These pictures show the "pineapple" folks see in the growth habit of these young Phoenix canariensis palms
click pics to enlarge Bright orange seeds develop in summer mimicking the Phoenix dactylifera True Date palm. Seeds are attractive and feed some wildlifeHandles periods of drought very well, and food needs are typical, but a regular fertilization program keeps health good and growth at peak performance Plant in most any loose soil with a full sun exposure; water to establish, then expect carefree growth |
