Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm)

Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) with deep purple fruit clusters on slender green fronds.
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) branches heavy with small oval purple fruit amid green foliage.

Botanical name: Phoenix roebelenii

Common name: Pigmy Date Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Laos

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPalm or palm-like plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

A small (even miniature) feather palm, from Laos and southeast Asia, with a slender trunk. Hardy to around 24°F for a short time. Likes lots of water and fertilizer during the hot months. Can be grown in shade to full sun and make wonderful planter palms for indoors or on the deck during the warmer months.

Similar plants: Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm)


Image gallery: 10 images
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) with green fronds and dangling yellow fruit clusters, tree.
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) with green fronds and a textured brown tree trunk.
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) with dark purple fruit in a close up view.
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) green plant with a leaning trunk and soft drooping leaves.
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) green plant with many narrow arching fronds and leaves.
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) green plant with slender palm fronds reaching outward
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) dark purple fruit cluster close up on green palm leaves
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) green palm tree with narrow arching fronds and thick trunks
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) green plant with slender trunks and soft feathery palm fronds
Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy Date Palm) yellow flower close up among long green narrow leaves


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