Pygmy Date Palm

One of the finest of the dwarf palms, Pygmy Date Palms are the perfect accent to your home or garden. They are relatively simple to care for and look great planted in a garden or as a house plant. They do well in the heat but must maintain a regular watering schedule, once established they can tolerate some drought. 

Common Name: pygmy date palm 

Type: Palm

Family: Arecaceae

Native Range: Southeast Asia 

Zone:9-11

Height: 10-15 ft

Spread: 7-8 ft

Bloom Time: spring

Bloom Description: cream-white 

Sun: full sun, partial shade

Water: water regularly  

Maintenance: low maintenance 

Flower: inconspicuous 

Leaf: 4-5ft long, bright green

Fruit: dark purple/black, round, fleshy

Other: N/A

Tolerate: some drought tolerance once established