Canary Island Date Palm, Canary Island Date, Canary Date Palm, Pineapple Palm Phoenix canariensis

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Botanical Name:

Phoenix canariensis

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Phoenix

Species:

canariensis

Common Name:

Canary Island Date Palm, Canary Island Date, Canary Date Palm, Pineapple Palm

Seeds Per Pound:
650
Quantity:
26.87 lb
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
30-60 feet
Collection Locale:
California
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
9
In Stock: 26.87 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed. sow seed 1/4 deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.
In a Nutshell:
* The Canary Island date palm is very widely planted as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions of the world, particularly in areas with Mediterranean climates.
* It can be cultivated where temperatures never fall below -10/-12 °C for extended periods, although it will require some protection if cold periods are longer than normal.
* In the Canary Islands, the sap of this date palm is used to make palm syrup.
* The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) classifies the potential impact of Phoenix canariensis on native ecosystems as limited. more...
* It is a relative of Phoenix dactylifera, the true date palm.
* It is the natural symbol of the Canary Islands. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov