General Landscape Uses: Small accent tree, understory palm, shade-tolerant filler

Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended

Description: The Pygmy Date Palm or Roebelenii is a dwarf palm as it only gets about 8 ft tall. Usually comes in single, double or triple palms. Perfect for an island by your driveway or close to your house.

Dimensions: Height 8 ft.; Spread 5 – 8 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Native Range: Southeastern Asia

Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical river valleys and forest margins

Soils: Well-draining, sandy or loamy

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate

Drought Tolerance: High to Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Cream

Flower Characteristics: Small, hanging panicles

Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer

Fruit: Small, oval, reddish-black dates

Wildlife and Ecology: Wildlife shelter, pollinator attraction, fruit for wildlife

Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, offshoots (pups)

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