Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

Pygmy Date Palm, Roebelenii palm – Phoenix roebelenii

$8.75 – $630.00

Pot Size	Average Planted Height (From soil to the top of the plant)
1 gallon/6″	0 – 1 ft.
3 gallon/10″	1 – 2 ft.
7 gallon/14″	2 – 3 ft.
15 gallon/17″	3 – 4 ft.
25 gallon/21″	4 – 6 ft.
45 gallon/28″	6 – 7 ft.

SKU: EX80 Categories: Accent Plant, Exotic, Full Sun, Loam, Low, Low, Moderate, Moderate, Moderate, Moderate, Offshoot, Palm, Sand, Seed, Slow, Small, Spring, Summer, Tree, Understory, Well-Drained Tag: Cream

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)

Comments:

Pot Size	1 gallon/6", 3 gallon/10", 7 gallon/14", 15 gallon/17", 25 gallon/21", 45 gallon/28"
Installation	Yes, No
Plants Per Pot	Single, Double, Triple

2 reviews for Pygmy Date Palm, Roebelenii palm – Phoenix roebelenii

Rated 5 out of 5

Krizia Faraj – September 5, 2024

Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5

Carlos Pria – April 10, 2026

Thanks Smarty Plants Nursery. Beautiful Roebeleniis! Thanks much!