{"title":"Date Palms","description":"\u003cp\u003eDate palms are the Phoenix palms: feather fronded, sun loving and long lived. The group runs from the dwarf date palm, small enough for a courtyard pot, to the Canary Island date palm, one of the most imposing palms grown in Australia. They are tougher than most palms in dry heat, wind and coastal air. These are ornamental species, grown for their shape, not for eating dates. Choose by the space you have, because the sizes differ enormously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a date palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-date-palm-phoenix-roebelenii\"\u003eDwarf Date Palm\u003c\/a\u003e, Phoenix roebelenii, is the small one. It grows slowly to two or three metres with a slender trunk and a soft, arching crown of fine fronds. It suits pots, pool surrounds, courtyards and bright positions indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/canary-island-date-palm-phoenix-canariensis\"\u003eCanary Island Date Palm\u003c\/a\u003e, Phoenix canariensis, is a landmark tree. It forms a massive trunk and a crown of stiff, arching fronds that can span eight metres or more, and it eventually reaches twelve metres or taller. Plant it only where it has room: a large lawn, an entry drive or an acreage garden. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/senegal-date-palm-phoenix-reclinata\"\u003eSenegal Date Palm\u003c\/a\u003e, Phoenix reclinata, is a clumping species that makes several slender, leaning trunks, a good feature for a large warm climate garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere date palms grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canary Island date palm is the hardiest. It grows from the subtropics to cool temperate districts, takes frost, drought and salt wind, and is well suited to the dry summers of southern Australia. The dwarf date palm prefers the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zone; it takes sun or part shade and only light frost. The Senegal date palm belongs in warm, frost free or nearly frost free climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll need good drainage and do their growing in the warm months. For other palms see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm trees\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003elarge palms for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or summer when the soil is warm. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, keep the palm at the same depth it grew in the pot and water in well. Space dwarf date palms one and a half to two metres apart in a group. Give a Canary Island date palm at least five metres of clearance from buildings, paths and other trees, and keep it away from places where people will brush past the lower fronds. Allow a Senegal date palm several metres to spread as a clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first two summers. Established Canary Island date palms need little extra water; the dwarf date palm looks better with steady moisture in dry weather, especially in pots. Feed in spring and summer with a palm fertiliser, as palms short of potassium or magnesium show yellowing on the older fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDate palms carry long, sharp spines at the base of the fronds, so wear heavy gloves and eye protection when pruning. Remove only fronds that are fully brown, cutting close to the trunk, and leave green fronds in place, as the palm draws on them. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-date-palms\"\u003edate palm guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares the species and their care in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a date palm in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dwarf date palm is well suited to a pot for many years. The Canary Island date palm will sit in a large tub while young but belongs in the ground long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Canary Island date palm get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve metres or more in height over many decades, with a crown that can reach eight metres across and a very thick trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these palms produce dates to eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey produce small date like fruit on female plants, but the flesh is thin. The dates sold for eating come from a different species, Phoenix dactylifera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo date palms tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canary Island date palm tolerates frost well once established. The dwarf date palm takes only light frost, and the Senegal date palm prefers a frost free position.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dwarf-date-palm-phoenix-roebelenii","title":"Dwarf Date Palm - Phoenix roebelenii","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Date Palm (\u003cem\u003ePhoenix roebelenii\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the look of a full sized date palm at a scale that fits a courtyard. It reaches about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, holding a tight crown of finely divided arching fronds on a single stout trunk. It is slow, tidy and drought tolerant once established, which is why it turns up beside so many pools and entries. One thing to know first: each frond carries sharp spines near its base, so position matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper palm character in a small space.\u003c\/strong\u003e A recognisable trunk and a full crown at around 2.5m, rather than the height a true date palm would demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, soft looking foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds are far more finely divided than most palms, which reads as delicate against a rendered wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes real heat and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so an inland summer or an exposed beachside courtyard suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent in a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth and a compact root system mean it can sit in the same container for many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crown throws dappled shade, the trunk stays slim, and there is no heavy leaf drop into the water. Keep it back from the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and entry planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a doorway or driveway works well, and a single specimen in a bed reads as a focal point without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm or larger pot suits it long term, and its restrained size makes it one of the few palms that belongs in a narrow front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dwarf Date Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the fullest crown. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid gardens, and it handles light frost only. In cool temperate and frost prone districts, keep it potted and move it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all, with sand and sandy loam ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 50mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce. Plants in the ground need water only in prolonged dry spells, although pots need it far more often. Feed with a palm fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove fronds only once they have browned off fully, and wear thick gloves and long sleeves. The spines at the base of each frond are stiff and sharp, and a puncture from them can become infected, so keep the palm clear of paths and play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes. Tube stock is the value option for a group planting if you are prepared to wait, since this is a slow palm. The 200mm pack of six suits a repeated planting, the 300mm and 400mm are the usual pot choices, and the 90L, 100L and 160L arrive with a formed trunk and full crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A frond or two may be creased from transit, and the crown fills back out as new growth pushes through. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens\"\u003eGolden Cane Palm for clumping screens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa\"\u003eLady Palm for shaded positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2.5m tall and 2m wide in a garden, and it takes many years to get there. In a pot it stays smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the spines a real problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are worth taking seriously. Each frond has stiff sharp spines near its base, so plant it away from paths and play areas, and wear gloves whenever you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Perth or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in frost free and lightly frosted parts of both, and it is well suited to hot dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647789203775,"sku":"PHO-ROE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100336996671,"sku":"PHO-ROE-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140123447615,"sku":"PHO-ROE-200MM-P6","price":375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140123414847,"sku":"PHO-ROE-300MM","price":205.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44971699503423,"sku":"PHO-ROE-400MM","price":590.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100336767295,"sku":"PHO-ROE-500MM","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44971699536191,"sku":"PHO-ROE-100L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100337193279,"sku":"PHO-ROE-150L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":49618439733567,"sku":"PHO-ROE-160L","price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100337094975,"sku":"PHO-ROE-200L","price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100337226047,"sku":"PHO-ROE-230L","price":9075.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100336898367,"sku":"PHO-ROE-300L","price":6613.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100337127743,"sku":"PHO-ROE-400L","price":6613.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100336963903,"sku":"PHO-ROE-500L","price":9900.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100336865599,"sku":"PHO-ROE-750L","price":7012.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100337160511,"sku":"PHO-ROE-1000L","price":9075.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Date-Palm-Phoenix-roebelenii.png?v=1794661813"},{"product_id":"canary-island-date-palm-phoenix-canariensis","title":"Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanary Island Date Palm (\u003cem\u003ePhoenix canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the grand avenue palm of Australia's older streets and formal drives. It eventually reaches about 10m tall with a dense, symmetrical crown around 6m across on a single massive trunk, and the word is eventually: this palm builds slowly, over decades. That is why established specimens are prized, and why we sell everything from starter pots to ex ground trees with 5m and 7m of clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e A broad crown of arching deep green fronds on a thick sculptural trunk, the palm that defines formal avenues and period gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost indestructible.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought, heat, salt laden coastal wind and frost once established, a tougher package than nearly any other feature palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows in most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One trunk, no suckering, and nothing to do beyond removing spent fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the size you need.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth means the size you plant is the size you live with, so an advanced palm buys decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the classic use. Space avenue palms at least 6m apart so the mature crowns just meet, set well back so fronds stay clear of vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single palm in lawn or gravel carries a large garden on its own. Uplighting the trunk earns its keep here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance make it reliable near the beach, and an established palm shades a pool surround without constant leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Canary Island Date Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in any frost free to moderately frosty climate. Established palms are frost hardy; young ones want protection through their first cold winters in inland and southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil. It is not fussy about fertility, though it establishes faster in improved ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through the first two summers, then it manages on the weather in most districts. A palm specific fertiliser in spring and again in late summer keeps the crown full and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove fronds only once fully brown. Wear gloves and eye protection, because the frond bases carry long, sharp spines, and hire a professional once the crown is above ladder height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this palm as 200mm pots in packs of 6, single 300mm and 400mm pots, 45L, and advanced 90L, 160L and 200L stock, plus ex ground specimens with 5m and 7m of clear trunk. Small pots are juvenile plants still in their strappy leaf stage, a long term project at a low price. Palms travel well, and plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-date-palms\"\u003egrowing date palms in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare species in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eessential overview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003elarge palms for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Allow decades to reach full size, with a modest number of new fronds each year. If you want scale in your lifetime, buy the largest specimen the budget allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the spines a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be. The lower frond bases carry long, rigid spines, so plant it where people will not brush past, and treat pruning as a gloves and eye protection job. On trunked specimens the crown sits safely overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once established it is frost hardy and grows in cool inland towns as well as the coast. Protect young palms for their first two or three winters in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable near a pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It holds its fronds rather than shedding constantly, tolerates the reflected heat of paving, and the crown shades a pool surround well. Keep young, ground level palms a few metres back from paths until the trunk lifts the spined fronds overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140134031679,"sku":"PHO-CAN-200MM-P6","price":365.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133998911,"sku":"PHO-CAN-300MM","price":176.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49618444058943,"sku":"PHO-CAN-400MM","price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100389687615,"sku":"PHO-CAN-75L","price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100389589311,"sku":"PHO-CAN-100L","price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100389622079,"sku":"PHO-CAN-150L","price":1718.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":51638962258239,"sku":"PHO-CAN-160L","price":1718.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140134097215,"sku":"PHO-CAN-200L","price":2695.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100389720383,"sku":"PHO-CAN-300L","price":2695.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100389654847,"sku":"PHO-CAN-400L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100389753151,"sku":"PHO-CAN-1500L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000L","offer_id":55100389785919,"sku":"PHO-CAN-3000L","price":24200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XG 5m Trunk","offer_id":51649618116927,"sku":"PHO-CAN-XG5MTRUNK","price":32340.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XG 7m Trunk","offer_id":51649618313535,"sku":"PHO-CAN-XG7MTRUNK","price":46893.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Canary-Island-Date-Palm-Phoenix-canariensis.png?v=1794661920"},{"product_id":"senegal-date-palm-phoenix-reclinata","title":"Senegal Date Palm - Phoenix reclinata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Senegal Date Palm (\u003cem\u003ePhoenix reclinata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the clumping palm that gives a garden the look of an African oasis. Several slender trunks curve outward from one base to about 8m tall and 6m across, each carrying a full head of arching green fronds. Roots are fine and non-invasive, so it can sit beside a pool shell or a driveway without lifting anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clump, not a pole.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several leaning trunks from one crown give width and movement at eye level, where a single trunk palm gives you a bare stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe beside hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive fibrous roots mean no risk to paving, pool shells or pipework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so hot inland gardens and exposed coastal blocks both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant landscape presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sizes we grow are advanced specimens, so the effect is there on planting day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine roots pose no threat to the shell or the coping. Set the clump back about 2m from the edge so the fronds arch over paving rather than into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump in open lawn or a courtyard is the classic use, and uplighting the trunks at night is the single best thing you can do for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space clumps 8m to 10m apart along a drive so each keeps its shape. Salt tolerance suits front line coastal positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Senegal Date Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground of almost any type, including sand. On heavy clay, plant on a mound 300mm above the surrounding level and improve the backfill with compost and coarse sand. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper to a weekly soak. After a year it is genuinely drought tolerant. Feed a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and mid summer to prevent yellowing on older fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent brown fronds at the base and thin unwanted suckers to control clump width. The leaflets near the base of each frond are modified into long sharp spines, so wear gloves and eye protection whenever you work on it, and site it clear of paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis palm is grown as advanced landscape stock only, in 285L, 600L, 2000L and 2500L sizes. Even the smallest is a mature multi trunk clump with real height, which makes it a project purchase rather than an impulse one. The largest sizes need machinery on site to place them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied for transport and may show folding or minor tip burn, which grows out with the next flush. Have the hole dug and site access sorted before delivery day. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-date-palms\"\u003egrowing date palms in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003elarge palms for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm range\u003c\/a\u003e for smaller options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots safe near a pool or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Palm roots are fine and fibrous rather than woody, so they will not lift pavers or crack a shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have spines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The lower leaflets on each frond are modified into long, sharp spines. That is a genuine drawback near paths, play areas and pool edges, and it is why gloves and eye protection matter when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a sheltered warm position, and even then it is a risk. It tolerates light frost only, so repeated hard frosts damage the fronds and set the plant back badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100404236607,"sku":"PHO-REC-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100404269375,"sku":"PHO-REC-400MM","price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L (Backorder)","offer_id":47180235178303,"sku":"PHO-REC-285L","price":3138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100404302143,"sku":"PHO-REC-300L","price":3138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L (Backorder)","offer_id":47180235243839,"sku":"PHO-REC-600L","price":3943.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":47180235276607,"sku":"PHO-REC-2000L","price":42625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500L (Backorder)","offer_id":47180235342143,"sku":"PHO-REC-2500L","price":42625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Senegal-Date-Palm-Phoenix-reclinata_1b29e73c.jpg?v=1742473082"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Dwarf-Date-Palm-Phoenix-roebelenii.jpg?v=1794666889","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/date-palms.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}