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Where it works well
- Commercial entrances
- Estate landscapes
- Tropical focal points
- Resort-style plantings
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Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm is selected for its distinctive form and strong impact on high-visibility projects. Its mature form, approximately 40–60 ft tall by 30–40 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 40–60 ft
- Mature spread
- 30–40 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Florida zones
- 9A–11
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate to high
- Cold tolerance
- Moderate to high
- Drought tolerance
- High once established
- Plant habit
- Massive single-trunk date palm
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Allow for a mature spread of 30–40 ft, with added clearance from buildings, walks, utilities, and sightlines where appropriate.
Care notes
Allow substantial canopy and root space. Large specimens require experienced handling, and sanitation is important when pruning date palms.
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