Description
Massive and imposing, the Canary Island date palm is the center of attention wherever it is planted. Growing up to 60' tall, the thick, hulking trunk is covered with interesting diamond designs that mark the point of attachment of the leaves. The massive trunk supports a huge crown of over 50 huge arching pinnate leaves that may reach 18' long. These leaves are deep green shading to a yellow stem where the leaflets are replaced by vicious spines.
In areas of high rainfall, like Florida, these palms are often seen with ferns growing from among the old leaf stems. Decomposing leaf litter and other fibrous matter collect there creating an absorbent compost, forming a hanging garden just below the palm's canopy.
The orange dates are formed on drooping, highly branched infloresences and are very decorative. They are edible but not very tasty.

Location
Phoenix canariensis is native to the Canary Islands which are located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of northeast Africa. These stately palms are popular landscape items in near frost-free climates around the world. Widely used on the French Riviera, this palm provides a distinctive look to the Mediterranean resorts.

Culture
This palm is very slow growing when young. Once the trunk reaches it's full diameter the growth rate increases. Fertilize in spring and summer. It is tolerant of most well drained soils. Young plants are very susceptible to leaf spot and other fungus infections when grown in humid climates.

Usage
This is not a good palm tree for residences unless you have a really big yard - or a Mediterrean style mansion. The huge bulk of the Canary Island palm dwarfs most houses. This palm is best used along boulevards, on campuses and in parks.
Small specimens make great container plants.

Our Different Species:

Acrocomia aculeata
Arecastrum romanzoffianum
Butia capitata
Butia yatay
Copernicia alba


Cycas revoluta
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix roebelenii
Trithrinax campestris
 
Phoenix canariensis



Phoenix canariensis