Date (Phoenix dactylifera)
Family: Arecaceae
The date palm is among the oldest of the world's ancient crop plants. First brought into cultivation more than 5,000 years ago, dates are now grown extensively in Africa and southern Eurasia. They are an important food in these regions and have cultural and religious significance. Dates are popular elsewhere in the subtropics and tropics as an ornamental plant and a fruit crop. They require arid conditions and careful management for proper fruit formation.
Tags:
drought tolerant, economic, fruit, ornamental, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large tree for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 60' to 100' (18 m to 30 m) tall with a spread of 20' to 40' (6 m to 12 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early spring through early summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from late summer through late fall.
Propagation methods: seeds, division.
Size: Reaches 60' to 100' (18 m to 30 m) tall with a spread of 20' to 40' (6 m to 12 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early spring through early summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from late summer through late fall.
Propagation methods: seeds, division.