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Palms
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Phoenix roebelenii| Category | Palm | | Botanical name | Phoenix roebelenii | | Common names | Miniature date palm, Pygmy Date Palm | | Plant Shape | Single trunk with crown of fronds | | Indigenous / Exotic | Exotic | | Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen | | Dimensions | 1-3m x 2.5m | | Frost Tolerance | Frost sensitive | | Drought Resistance | Moderately drought hardy | | Hardiness - Other | Wind resistant | | Growth Rate | Slow | | Characteristics | Flowers: Cream, Fruit: Black (edible), Foliage: deep green silvery beneath (1m) | | Wildlife attraction | | | Use in the garden | Used in the tropical and coastal garden as a specimen plant, background plant, wind breaker, screening, it is well suited to courtyards and containers. When planted indoors it requires high light intensity. It requires well-drained soil in full sun to semi-shade. | | Planting Ideas | Plant in groups under taller palms. | | Additional Notes | |
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