Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Phoenix (FEE-niks) (Info)
Species: dactylifera (dak-ty-LIF-er-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Medjool
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Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms
Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is fire-retardant
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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