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Where it works well
- Commercial entrances
- Estate landscapes
- Tropical focal points
- Resort-style plantings
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Sylvester Date Palm
Phoenix sylvestris
Sylvester Date Palm is selected for its distinctive form and strong impact on high-visibility projects. Its mature form, approximately 40–50 ft tall by 15–20 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
- 40–50 ft
- Mature spread
- 15–20 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Florida zones
- 9A–11
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Cold tolerance
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- High once established
- Plant habit
- Single-trunk date palm
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Allow for a mature spread of 15–20 ft, with added clearance from buildings, walks, utilities, and sightlines where appropriate.
Care notes
Use a well-drained planting area and establish with consistent irrigation. Palm-specific nutrition helps maintain strong color and balanced growth.
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