Phoenix theophrasti (Cretan Date Palm)

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Phoenix theophrasti, Cretan Date Palm

Botanical name: Phoenix theophrasti

Common name: Cretan Date Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Crete, Greece, Turkey

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterThorny or spinyPalm or palm-like plant

This palm has 10-12 foot silver leaves that

droop slightly. The petioles (leafstalk) are heavily armed with long yellow spines.

Similar plants: Phoenix theophrasti (Cretan Date Palm)


Phoenix theophrasti, Cretan Date Palm


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