Description
A relatively small and attractive palm the Pygmy Date Palm only really begins to show itself off once it forms a decent trunk of several feet. With age they develop into truly beautiful dwarf versions of the giant date palm.
Origin
Laos.
Form and size
Solitary palm to 3m.
Preferred habitat
Outdoors in semi-shaded position. Grows well in most coastal and temperate areas of the North Island.
Growth rate
Slow
Outdoors
Yes
Indoors
Yes (well lit position)
Wind
Good tolerance
Sea winds
Some tolerance
Sun
Very good tolerance
Dryness
Good tolerance
Frost
To -3°C
Phoenix roebelenii
Pygmy Date Palm
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