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Phoenix canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis is a large palm with a full canopy of extremely sharp leaves. While it is a very iconic palm and is commonly used to plant alles of luxury estates, there is unfortunately a Fusarium quarantine on these palms in the Santa Barbara county. Fusarium, or pink rot, is a common issue with palm trees that can be treated by using a systemic fungicide every 5 weeks, but Phoenix canariensis does not respond well to this treatment. Often by the time this palm is exhibiting symptoms of pink rot, it is too late. For this reason, we are no longer carrying Phoenix canariensis in our stock.
Phoenix canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis is a large palm with a full canopy of extremely sharp leaves. While it is a very iconic palm and is commonly used to plant alles of luxury estates, there is unfortunately a Fusarium quarantine on these palms in the Santa Barbara county. Fusarium, or pink rot, is a common issue with palm trees that can be treated by using a systemic fungicide every 5 weeks, but Phoenix canariensis does not respond well to this treatment. Often by the time this palm is exhibiting symptoms of pink rot, it is too late. For this reason, we are no longer carrying Phoenix canariensis in our stock.
Cold Tolerance:
20°F (-7°C)
Growth Rate:
Slow to moderate
Total Height:
80 ft (24.3 m) tall
Habit:
Solitary trunks
Leaf Structure:
18 ft (5.5 m) long, pinnate
Canopy size:
30 ft (9.1 m) wide
Trunk width:
36 inches (90 cm) wide
Exposure:
Sun or shade
Soil requirements:
Well-drained, but adaptable
Tolerances:
Moderate to high drought tolerance, high salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Water usage:
HEat requirement:
Sun or shade
Hazards:
Sharp leaf tips, armed with thorns
Native origin:
Africa
Further Reading:
Designing with Palms, Jason Dewees
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
