Botanical name | Phoenix canariensis |
---|---|
Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Common name(s) | Canary Island date palm |
Origin | |
Foliage | This tall palm tree has arching leaves from ground level. |
Uses in landscape design | Large gardens |
Maintenance | The lower leaves need to be cut off to keep this palm looking neat. |
Propagation | Easy to grow from seed. |
Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island date palm)
- Botanical name: Phoenix canariensis
- Common name(s): Canary Island date palm
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Easy to grow, this tall palm tree has arching leaves from ground level when young but later, as the stem lengthens, the lower leaves die off. The full grown tree has a long stem with fronds arching from its crown. The lower leaves need to be cut off to keep this palm looking neat. Only suitable for extremely large gardens.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: FEE-nicks kan-air-ee-EN-sis
Phoenix canariensis requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tall palm tree has arching leaves from ground level.