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Phoenix roebelenii | Pygmy Date Palm

Pygmy Date Palm is small and refined, evoking a subtropical mood. Used often in containers or with three or more plants in a group to create a focal point. Long curving fronds grow to 8 feet long. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions. Will survive temperatures to 26F, but suffers damage to fronds. It also can be grown indoors with bright light. Canopy coverage: 50 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 30F

Growth Rate: slow

Height: 10 feet high

Width: 8 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: bright green

Flower Color: yellow, cream

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: birds