Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island date palm

Phoenix canariensis - Canary date palm, Canary Island date palm

• Evergreen palm with green leaves and yellow flowers

• Other benefits: yellow fruits

• Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 6m x 6m

• Position: likes sun; tolerates part shade

• Soil pH: all soil types

• Moisture: likes dry soil, well drained soil, moisture retentive soil

• USDA zones: 9 to 11

• Note: leaves are prickly