Pygmy Date Palm 'Dwarf Date'

Phoenix Robelenii

The Phoenix roebelenii, commonly known as the Pygmy Date Palm, is an elegant, small-scale palm that adds a lush, tropical feel to any setting. With its graceful fronds and slender trunk, this palm is perfect for creating a soft, green backdrop or as a striking container specimen.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen
Mature Height (metres): Typically grows to about 2-3 metres.
Mature Width (metres): Approximately 1-2 metres.
Spacing: Plant at least 2 metres apart from other plants or structures to ensure adequate space for growth and frond spread.
Foliage: Features long, arching fronds with a feathery appearance, each frond consisting of many fine, narrow leaflets.
Flowering Period: Occasionally produces clusters of small, creamy flowers, typically in warmer climates.
Fruit: May develop small, edible dates under optimal conditions; however, fruiting is rare in cooler climates.
Form/Habit: Grows with a single, slender, upright trunk, which is topped with a crown of arching fronds that create a canopy-like effect.
Uses: Ideal for tropical-themed landscapes, small gardens, or as a container plant on patios and in courtyards. Its scale and form make it suitable for understory planting and for flanking garden paths.
Sun: Prefers full sun to partial shade, with young plants benefiting from some protection from intense midday sun.
Maintenance: Requires low to moderate maintenance. Regularly remove dead fronds to maintain a neat appearance and to prevent potential pest issues.
Water Requirement: Moderate; requires consistent watering to establish, with more infrequent watering once mature, though it appreciates extra hydration during extremely hot periods.

The Phoenix roebelenii is highly prized for its adaptability and decorative appeal, making it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a touch of the tropics in both indoor and outdoor settings.