Date Palm 'Barhi'

Phoenixdactylifera

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phoenix (FEE-niks)
Species
dactylifera (dak-ty-LIF-er-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2009 | neutral

Also called Barhee Dates... these are smaller, rounder dates with dark, soft, sweet meat. These are one of few date varieties in which t...Read More

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