Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Phoenix
- Species:
- Phoenix dactylifera
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
- Food Forest:
- Plant contains edible parts
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Palau
Host Plant for Caterpillars
almond moth (Cadra cautella), Brown house moth (Hofmannophila pseudospretella), Carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae), Fig moth (Cadra figulilella), Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), stored nut moth (Paralipsa gularis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Thrives in arid desert conditions