PHOENIX canariensis
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PHOENIX canariensis
Commonly known as Canary Island date palm
Thrives in hot, sunny locations near the sea. Long drooping branches divided into numerous leaflets. Huge drooping inflorescences of creamy-yellow flowers when mature
Small
£25.00 each
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass - scale insects and red spider mites -
Place of origin
Canary Islands, -
EvergreenArching green fronds to 6m (20ft), sharply-spined at the base.
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam based potting compost - shade from hot sun
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
15m (50ft) -
Spread
12m (40ft)
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PalmSpreading crown and trunk covered in old frond base scars.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilIf growing outside
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Full sun
With shade from hottest sun - if growing outside
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