| Climate Zone | 9b |
| Min Temp | 25 to 30 F / -4 to -1 C |
| Leaf Type | Pinnate |
| Height | 46 Ft / 14 M |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated
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Phoenix sylvestris
Silver Date Palm, Toddy Palm
Sizes
- 1 gallon
- 3 gallon
About Phoenix sylvestris
In habitat, this species grows in plains and scrublands. It is a tall species with a unique looking trunk. Young trunks bear triangular shaped leaf scars that become more diamond-shaped with age. It's long pinnate leaves form a dense crown and feature hundreds of blueish-green leaflets in a criss cross pattern. The petioles are armed with spines. Yellow inflorescences are heavily branched, bear small white blossoms, and grow among the leaves. The fruits occur in orange clusters, turning dark red to purple when mature. While the fruit is edible, it is not particularly tasty.
Cultivation Tips
Plant in a location that receives full sun, as even juveniles will take full sun. While this species is adaptable to a wide range of soils, it requires soil that is well drained. It will not survive in wet or badly drained soils. Once established, this species is somewhat drought tolerant, Feed occasionally during the growing season with a high quality palm fertilizer.
