Phoenix canariensis

Canary Island Date Palm

(47 customer reviews)

From: £20.95

The Canary Island Date Palm is a ubiquitous sight in warm temperate to tropical places worldwide, and can bring that same tropical atmosphere to any garden.

Phoenix canariensis’ arching feathery leaves are an eye-catching sight, no matter the size of the palm. As the palm grow its iconic trunk will slowly develop, making for an incredibly striking specimen.

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Origin: Canary Islands
Genus: Phoenix
Species / Cultivar: canariensis
Common Name: Canary Island Date Palm
Synonym: Phoenix cycadifolia

Plant Biography

Endemic to the Canary Islands, the Pygmy date palm lives across all seven of the individual islands in a range of habitats, from humid areas just below cloud forest, to semi-arid areas, with the largest population being on La Gomera island.

However, you may be more familiar with its use across the world in warm temperate regions as a street tree. In many of these locations the leaflets are used to create woven products, including crosses for Palm Sunday celebrations.

Phoenix canariensis
Soil: Moist but Well Drained
Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.
Growth Rate: Medium
Expect to see moderate growth during growing season.
Water Requirement: Medium
Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Full Sun
Wants direct, unfiltered sunlight most of the day, such as a south facing position.
Eventual Height: 6m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 3-4m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.

Expert Tip

This palm performs well grown in a container, where it will grow much more compactly than planted in the ground.
Phoenix Palm Pruners

Phoenix Palm Pruners

Phoenix canariensis is renowned for its thick, columnar grey-brown trunk with distinctive diamond shaped leaf base scars which form as the crown of arching palmate leaves die and grow higher.

Specialist palm pruners, especially in locations where it is commonly grown, take immense pride in ornamentally trimming the fronds into these beautiful forms.
Care & Size Guidance

Care & Size Guidance

Phoenix canariensis is hardy to -8C, or lower when it’s dry, and is particularly resistant to drought and salty winds, making it a perfect candidate for the south coast of the UK.
I have just taken delivery of 2 Phoenix Canariensis - Only 7 days since I placed my order - the plants are large, healthy specimens and were well protected and wrapped for their journey. Thank you.

Phyll L

I have just taken delivery of 2 Phoenix Canariensis - Only 7 days since I placed my order - the plants are large, healthy specimens and were well protected and wrapped for their journey. Thank you.

47 customer reviews for Phoenix canariensis

Delivery was excellent! the tree arrived less than twenty four hours after placing the order Russell was truly helpful prepared to but the tree where we intended planting it. The tree itself is beautiful adding a outstanding feature in our garden We are very pleased indeed.

Garry and Ellen –

We purchased the 300cm whopper! Arrived well packaged, and plant was in excellent condition. Adds huge character to the garden. Feel we got good value for money, thank you

Mark –

Beautiful plant. Arrived in perfect condition. Have you this website before and would definitely recommend them.

Rita Baxter –

Thank you for supplying a magnificent palm tree, every bit as good as I expected. Will now have to shop for container to do it justice!

LIZ ROBINSON –

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