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Botanical Name:

Phoenix roebelinii

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Common Name:

Dwarf Date Palm

Family Name:

ARECACEAE

Genus:

Phoenix

species

roebelinii

Name Derivation

G: the Greek name; S: after M. Roebelin who collected the plant

Growth Habit:

Palm (small)

Dimensions:

2-3m x 1-1.5m

Flower:

Much branched within the foliage; dioecious; cream to yellow

Climate:

Soils: adaptable to most soils except those with poor drainage; pH 5-8 pests: none significant

Fruit:

Ellipsoid; small and black; edible but only a thin flesh

Propagation:

Seed

Horticulture Use:

Gardens, parks, landscaping, beds, shade, texture and habit, containers, bright position indoors

Culture & Maintenance:

Temperate to tropical; full sun to semi shade; tolerant of dry periods once established; moderately wind tolerant; regular watering and nitrogenous fertiliser/organic matter

Foliage:

Compound; pinnate and arching; leaflets in several ranks: narrow; entire; glossy; dark green

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