Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
- Native to:
- Canary Is., Navassa Island
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Phoenix
- Species:
- Phoenix canariensis
- USDA Symbol:
- PHCA13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
palm leaf skeletonizer moth (Homaledra sabalella)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–120 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with bottom heat (75-85°F). Fresh seed germinates more readily than dried seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI