California Grown DATE PALMS For Sale: We sell CANARY Island Date Palms, MEDJOOL Date Palms, Zahidi and Deglet Noor Date Palms. Infection can be transferred from tree to tree by cutting instruments and contaminated soil. Common names: It is also known as Canary Island Date Palm, Canary Palm, Pineapple Palm, and Canary Island Palm. Spread of the disease can be reduced when pruning tools are disinfected before use on this palm. This magnificent specimen is the national emblem of the Canary Islands, where you’ll find it growing to heights of around 40m. Fruits are fleshy, date-like, grow in clusters. They consist of a large pointed seed surrounded by sweet sugary flesh. Common names in English include Canary Island date palm and pineapple palm. It forms a thick trunk with large, leathery, deep green, frond-like leaves. The Canary Date Palm grows well in full sun but can survive partial shade. The native home of this date palm, the Canary Islands, is a small archipelago off the western coast of Morocco. Although it can reach heights of 40–50 feet, it is slow growing and requires many years to attain that height. Shipping to California, Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas, Texas, Florida. List of animal and plant symbols of the Canary Islands, 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T13416997A13417001.en, "BOC - 1991/061. The fruit is an oval, yellow to orange drupe 2 cm (0.79 in) long and 1 cm (0.39 in) in diameter and containing a single large seed; the fruit pulp is edible but not the best of dates.[3]. From United States +C $56.25 shipping. Here in Australia, it’s easily found in cultivation and in the wild. This is good for decoration and any tropical scenes. Family: Arecaceae. Black and white. After working outside in Miami for the day, dehydrated and over caffeinated, I go on a small rant of why Phoenix canariensis is not a good palm for Florida. It can be cultivated where temperatures rarely fall below −10 or −12 °C (14 or 10 °F) for extended periods, although it will require some protection if cold periods … Brand New. Groundworks specializes in Medjool Date, Canary Island Date and a host of other Palm Trees. spain, canary islands, la gomera, tamargada, canary island … Phoenix canariensis is a large solitary palm, 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall, occasionally growing to 40 m (131 ft). [9][10][11] It is listed as invasive (naturalized) in coastal southerne California. It produces ornamental fruits resembling dates in spring and early summer (they're edible but not very tasty). In some areas, it’s naturalized and stands solitarily, enjoyed in the landscapes and gardens of people around the world. Everything You Need To Know About All Things Palm Trees. Origin: Native to Canary Islands and North Africa. This palm requires full sun and space to grow. Mature Canary island Date in Melborne Florida. When you purchase a Canary Island Date palm from Groundworks, every possible precaution has been taken, the finest professional care in the industry has been rendered and the palms are well prepared for transplant into their new homes. Canary Island date palm trees are beautiful. This palm … No nonsense, no crying. Maintenance: Easy. The stalks of inconspicuous flowers are replaced with clusters of one-inch-diameter, orange-yellow, date-like, ornamental fruits which ripen in early summer. The Canary Island Date Palm tree is a suckering palm that is usually pruned to have only one trunk. Canary Island Date Palm is most impressive with its single, upright, thick trunk topped with a crown of 8 to 15-foot-long, stiff leaves with extremely sharp spines at their bases. A Canary Island date palm with 10 m (30 ft) of trunk is approximately 60 years of age. Great for growing in USDA Zones 8b (15 to 20 F) to 11 (above 40 F). The common name in Spanish-speaking countries and in the Canary Islands is palmera canaria. Cold Tolerance: It is cold hardy to about 15-20F. This is a 2 piece set including small and tall versions. It needs room for growth and should not be planted too closely to a structure or home. Female flowers are followed by orange-brown to dark purple round fruits, ½ inch in diameter. Pet/Baby safe? Phoenix canariensis is a large solitary palm, 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall, occasionally growing to 40 m (131 ft). Give the Canary Island Date Palm some room although it is slow growing, mature specimens grow to 40'. Advanced Canary Island Date Palms for commercial & residential applications. Plant type. [1], It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[7][8]. In addition, the shade will help cool your microenvironment around your house. Instead, they rely entirely on southern Arizona’s stingy, light rainfall of 8-to-12 inches per year. In some areas, Phoenix canariensis has proven to be an invasive plant. Low maintenance, drought tolerant palm.