Size:
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Around 50-60 feet high and 25-35 feet wide.
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Habit of Growth:
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This palm is very slow growing when young. Once the trunk reaches it's full diameter the growth rate increases. Fertilize in spring and summer.
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Light Requirements:
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Likes a bright, sunny situation.
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Soil Requirements:
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No particular requirements.
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Water Requirements:
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Adult specimens are drought resistant. Water young plants for a healthy look and the fastest growth.
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Cold Tolerance:
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USDA Zones 9 - 11. Frost tolerant. Can survive down to 28 F without cold damage.
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Landscape Uses:
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If you want to make a dramatic statement use this huge imposing palm wherever there is space to accommodate it.
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Special Attributes:
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Grows edible orange dates.
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