Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
Frank Vincentz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Phoenix
- Species:
- Phoenix canariensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Florida, Navassa Island
Host Plant for Caterpillars
palm leaf skeletonizer moth (Homaledra sabalella)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Canary Islands' coastal regions