Dwarf Date Palm

Phoenixacaulis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phoenix (FEE-niks)
Species
acaulis (a-KAW-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Holmes Beach, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Longboat Key, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Colfax, Louisiana

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

Not what I would call an ornamental palm. This one barely has a stem if any (hence the name acaulis, or stemless). It is a native of In...Read More

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