PHOENIX ROEBELENII PYGMYSATE PALM- 3 Gallon Size

PHOENIX ROEBELENII PYGMYSATE PALM

The pygmy date palm is one of the most popular small landscape palms in temperate climates.  It is single-stemmed, but is often grown in clumps of 2–4 closely spaced individuals which, when older, give the impression of a multi-stemmed palm.   It grows to a height of about 12 ft with a spread of 6–8 ft. The feather-shaped (pinnate) leaves have slender petioles and basal leaflets that are modified into sharp 2–3 inch long spines.

The slender, often crooked trunk varies in diameter from 3–6 inches and is covered with distinctive peg-like leaf bases.  Older specimens will have a large mass of aerial root initials at the base of the trunk. Cream-colored male and female flowers are found on separate trees (dioecious) in the spring that are followed by small elongated reddish-brown fruits that turn black upon ripening.

Your plant will be shipped with the roots wrapped in damp paper towels and with plastic and ready to plant upon arrival. These have been growing in 3 gallon containers.  The plants will be between 1 to 2 feet in height with well-developed roots.