Phoenix canariensis

Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis) — palm.

Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis) – palm. Phoenix canariensis is an imposing palm with a broad crown of pinnate leaves; it needs frost protection.

Benefits

• Exotic, architectural look
• Excellent in a pot on the terrace

• Available sizes: 14 cm, 22 cm

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide sun or partial shade.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Tolerates down to -6°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Phoenix canariensis
• Botanical family: Arecaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun / partial shade
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Slow
• Minimum temperature: -6 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 200-600 cm
• Mature width: 120-250 cm
• Fragrance: No
• Soil: Well drained, sandy
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring–summer, special palm fertiliser
• Pruning: Dry leaves only
• Mulching: Recommended
• Product code: 4037647
• EAN code: 6420384037647

Warnings

• Most need frost protection
• Very good drainage, no standing water

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -6°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun / partial shade; moderate watering. Phoenix canariensis is an imposing palm with a broad crown of pinnate leaves; it needs frost protection.