Phoenix theophrasti (Cretan Date Palm)

Phoenix theophrasti (Cretan Date Palm) showing distinct blue-green leaves in a dense palm foliage arrangement.

Botanical name: Phoenix theophrasti

Common name: Cretan Date Palm

Origin: Crete, Greece, Turkey

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small tree

Mature height: 10-20 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Thorns: Thorny or spiny

This palm has 10-12 foot silver leaves that

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

Phoenix theophrasti (Cretan Date Palm) showing narrow sharp needle-like leaves extending from central stems.

Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/phoenix_theophrastii.htm