Phoenix dactylifera |
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Date Palm |
Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany /Smith
Description
This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow up to 80' tall and has grayish green leaves on a slender trunk. It does well in desert and ocean gardens and those in between. This palm is often used in formal groupings around large buildings.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Parkingstrip, Parkinglot, Roadsidehwy, Streettree
Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
