Palm Portfolio Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) - Recommended With Reservations

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Florida Native: |
No |
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Special interest: |
Truck, fruits |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at Maturity: |
50' |
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Width at Maturity: |
15' |
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Grow Space: |
Medium, 20' from OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Any, well-drained |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
High |
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Drought Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
A high-maintenance specimen palm. A pretty palm when properly maintained and fertilized. The tree is prone to fungal diseases in Florida and its use should be limited. Good cultivation and pruning techniques can limit spread of lethal pathogens. For use in large landscapes only. |
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Uses: |
Specimen, streets |
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Maintenance: |
$$$$$ | |