Botanical Name: Phoenix dactylifera
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Common Name: Date Palm, Arabian Desert Date Palm  
Plant photo of: Phoenix dactylifera
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

Winter

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Photographer: Steve Mullany /Smith
  • Description

  • Notes

This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow up to 80' tall and has greyish-green leaves on a slender trunk. It does well in desert landscapes. This palm is often used in formal groupings around large buildings.