Phoenix dactylifera - Date Palm Add a touch of desert elegance to your landscape with the Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as the date palm. Revered for its towering stature and its delicious, sweet fruit, this iconic palm is perfect for both ornamental and productive uses. Features: - Mature height: Reaches up to 20-30 meters, with a single tall, stately trunk. - Feathered fronds: The long, arching, feathery fronds create a classic palm look, offering both beauty and shade. - Fruit production: Known for producing edible dates, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, rich in nutrients and flavor. Benefits: - Drought-resistant: Thrives in arid climates and requires minimal water once established, making it ideal for hot, dry regions. - Ornamental and functional: A stunning landscape feature that also provides a harvest of valuable dates. - Resilient: Highly adaptable to various soil types and tolerant of saline conditions, it’s a hardy palm with - low maintenance needs. Uses: - Fruit production: Perfect for agricultural use or home gardens where fresh dates can be harvested. - Decorative: Ideal for creating a grand entrance, lining driveways, or enhancing large open spaces in parks, resorts, and commercial landscapes. - Shade and beauty: Its towering height and dense canopy offer a natural source of shade, making it a great choice for poolside areas or outdoor lounging spaces.
