Phoenix roebelenii (Pygmy Date Palm, Roebelenii Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Phoenix |
| Species | roebelenii |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Laos in South-East Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 - 60 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Seeds typically germinate within 6-8 weeks. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The trunk is often covered with remnant leaf stalks resembling pegs. |
| Leaf Description | The leaf is feather-shaped and much softer than other members of the genus with the older leaves often being spinless. |
| Fruit Description | 12 mm fruit that is brown when ripe and contains a typical date stone shaped seed. |
Photographs
Phoenix roebelenii, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Phoenix roebelenii, fruit. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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