Match the material.
Coordinate actual form and scale to the consistency the project requires.
PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA ‘ZAHIDI’ · GROUNDWORKS
Zahidi Date Palm. Refined form. Confident rhythm.
Silver-blue-green, broad-canopied and naturally more upright than the Medjool, the Zahidi brings substantial date-palm scale to avenues, entrances, estates and hospitality landscapes without losing a disciplined architectural expression.
EXPRESSIONFormal
CANOPY≈ 30 FT
HARDINESSZones 8B–11
THE ZAHIDI SILHOUETTE
Composed at scale.
Built for rhythm.
The Zahidi’s strength is the way the entire palm reads as one disciplined composition.
A substantial trunk supports a broad feathered crown that feels formal without becoming rigid. Groundworks describes the canopy as silver-blue-green, more upright than Medjool and slightly denser— a combination that works especially well in repeated architectural landscapes.
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BOTANICALP. DACTYLIFERAZahidi variety
CANOPY≈ 30 FTMature spread cited by Groundworks
COLORSILVER / BLUE-GREENUpright, slightly denser canopy
HARDINESS8B–11USDA landscape zones cited by Groundworks
DESIGNFORMALRows, groups & specimens
A PALM GROUNDWORKS KNEW BEFORE
Back in focus.
For good reason.
Groundworks worked with Zahidis during the early Florida date-palm years of 1990–1995.
Limited availability and the rapid success of the Medjool shifted attention elsewhere. New sourcing in 2023 brought Zahidi back into the conversation, followed by evaluation under humid Florida conditions that renewed confidence in the variety as a serious South Florida landscape palm.
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A DIFFERENT DACTYLIFERA EXPRESSION
More upright.
More organized.
Zahidi carries major scale with a cleaner, more vertical crown expression. After establishment, Groundworks describes trunk growth as slow in wet Florida conditions, which makes selecting near the size the project actually needs especially important.
CANOPYSilver-blue-green & naturally upright
GROWTHSelect for the size the project needs now
DESIGN WITH RHYTHM
One palm.
Several strong moves.
Zahidi is especially effective where repetition and proportion matter. Its form can carry a long line, frame architecture, hold a formal entrance or work as a substantial freestanding specimen.
AVENUES
ESTATES
HOSPITALITY
SPECIMENS
Build the approach.
Repeated Zahidis create rhythm, scale and a controlled arrival sequence.
Formal without stiffness.
Use the broad crown and substantial trunk to frame architecture and establish mature scale.
Repeat the silhouette.
Rows and staggered groups create destination character across resorts and clubs.
Let one palm lead.
A properly selected Zahidi can define a restrained composition without needing a large group.
ZAHIDI
Formal date-palm architecture.
Broad, upright canopy. Heavy trunk. Refined repetition.
CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM
Compare the signature palms
Monumental collected mass.
Dense crown. Massive trunk. Pineapple crown base.
FIELD SELECTED · PROJECT DRIVEN
Start with the
finished rhythm.
A repeated Zahidi composition succeeds when the palms read as a family.
Matching does not mean forcing every trunk to look identical. It means coordinating scale, crown character, spacing, alignment and overall proportion so the palms create one intended architectural sequence.
Honor the sightline.
Drive aisles, facades and formal axes magnify small inconsistencies.
Plan equipment early.
Sequence loading, trucking, lifting and placement around the site.
Protect the result.
Early monitoring and care preserve the intended composition after installation.
Access, lifting, sequencing and final orientation belong in the design conversation from the beginning.
Explore delivery & logisticsTHE ZAHIDI IN SCALE
The silhouette
does the talking.
From shorter specimens to mature installed rows, the Zahidi’s identity remains consistent: upright crown, substantial structure and disciplined date-palm character.
ZAHIDI DATE PALM QUESTIONS
Know the form.
Use it deliberately.
The essential questions are about canopy character, scale, repetition, current material and how closely the finished landscape needs the palms to coordinate.
Contact GroundworksWhat is a Zahidi Date Palm?
Zahidi is a variety of Phoenix dactylifera, the true date palm. Groundworks values it for substantial trunk structure, broad canopy and formal landscape character.
How wide can a mature Zahidi canopy become?
Groundworks reports mature Zahidi canopies approaching 30 feet in width.
Why did Groundworks bring Zahidis back?
Groundworks worked with Zahidis in the early 1990s. New sourcing in 2023 led to renewed evaluation under humid Florida conditions and brought the variety back into the Groundworks collection.
How does Zahidi differ visually from Medjool?
Groundworks describes Zahidi as silver-blue-green, more upright and slightly denser in the crown, giving it a more organized and formal expression.
How quickly do Zahidis grow after establishment?
Groundworks describes trunk growth as slow under wet Florida conditions and recommends selecting palms near the size the finished project actually needs.
Are aerial roots at the lower trunk normal?
Yes. Groundworks notes that Zahidi trunks can develop a layer of aerial roots near the bottom. They are normal and can be visually softened with appropriate underplanting.
THE GROUNDWORKS ZAHIDI
Build the rhythm.
Own the arrival.
Tell us what you are building. Groundworks can connect the right Zahidis to the architecture, spacing, logistics and installation plan.