sylvesters
Phoenix sylvestris is a fast growing palm that can get up to 40-50ft tall and 25ft wide. It has a lot of similar characteristics with True Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera). It has a solitary robust trunk, with interesting diamond pattern created by leaf scars. The Sylvester Date Palm requires some maintenance trimming old dead leaves that tend to make "skirt". Trunk is swollen at the base, about 13-18 inches in diameter.
Also known as the "silver" or 'wild" Date Palm, Phoenix sylvestris, is a beautiful accent palm that blends well into many landscape themes. The trunks are robust and the canopies average 18' across at maturity. Sylvestris are all grown from seed and so its normal to see some variations in appearance across a group.
Description:
Also known as the "silver" or 'wild" Date Palm.
Beautiful accent palm that blends well into many landscape themes.
Trunks are robust and the canopies average 18' across at maturity.
Grow at a rate of about 1.5-2.5 feet per year.
Cold Tolerance: Zones 8b-11
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Med
Light Requirements: full sun or partial shade
Wind Tolerance: Med to High
Moisture Tolerance: High
Nutritional Requirements: Quarterly feedings are recommended
