Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis)

35 GBP

A relative of the date palm, Phoenix canariensis is a large palm tree, with spreading deep green leaves arching elegantly from its attractive, stout trunk. During a hot summer, drooping bunches of creamy-yellow flowers may appear. Holding a RHS Award of Garden Merit, the Canary Island date palm makes an excellent evergreen specimen plant for the patio or conservatory. Phoenix canariensis enjoys a sheltered garden position in the UK, although will cope with temperatures down to -6C The Phoenix Palm can grow to more than 12m in its native Canary Islands. Fortunately, here in the UK and when restricted in a container, it reaches a much more manageable height of 1.5m. Supplied as a single, mature potted plant, approx. 1m tall, in a 19cm pot, ready to plant outside from the end of April. Please note: While your palm tree will be tolerant of dry conditions when fully established, in very hot, dry weather it will need to be watered every day along with the rest of your plants. Care Information Thrives in a sheltered site in full sun, with some shade at midday the Phoeninx Palm. Best grown on the patio in a large pot and brought under cover in the winter. When in growth, water moderately. Feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month at half strength. Water sparingly in winter. If the plant becomes pot bound, pot on into containers 2.5cm larger when new growth starts in spring, using a good quality compost. In years when re-potting is not carried out, topdress by removing 5cm of old compost from the top of the pot and replacing with fresh. Pruning will only be needed to remove old fronds. Do not remove those growing upright since this may slow the growth and reduce the palm vigor - remember that this palm has spines and sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling.

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