Loureiro's Date Palm

Phoenixloureirii var. humilis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phoenix (FEE-niks)
Synonym
Phoenix humilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
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
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2004 | positive

This is the more svelte version of Phoenix loureirii and less commonly grown in cultivation... looks like a miniature Phoenix reclinata w...Read More

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