Canary Island Date palm (Phoenix canariensis) care tips & more about this plant

Care tips

• Position: Full sun.
• Water: Water regularly during growing season. Do not overwater. Water less during winter, only make sure the root ball does not dry out totally.
• Hardiness: Hardy, can be grown outdoors during winter in milder areas such as London. Protect from cold drying winds and hard frost.
• Pruning: No pruning required.
• Soil: Well-drained. Fertile. Repot every two to three years.
• Fertilisers: Feed regularly during growing season with fertiliser. There is no need for fertiliser during the winter period.

More about Date palms

• Foliage: Evergreen. Large exotic leaves.
• Flowers: Yellow in summer.
• Fruit: Edible date fruits.
• Award of Garden Merit (AGM): This award indicates that the plant is recommended by The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).