Phoenix Species, African Wild Date Palm, Senegal Date Palm
Phoenixreclinata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds