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Phoenix, Date Palm 'Makran'

Phoenixdactylifera

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Family

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Phoenix (FEE-niks)

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Species

dactylifera (dak-ty-LIF-er-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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

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Bloom Time

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cactus_lover

(Zone 10b) | August 2010 | positive

Very sweet and crunchy fruit,very tasty.

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