PACSOA - Phoenix sylvestris

Palms

Phoenix sylvestris

Common Names:
Silver Date Palm
Sugar Date Palm
Khajuri
Distribution & Habitat:
Open forest and grassland in India.
Description:
A very tall, slender palm with recurving, plumose, glaucouse fronds. Very similar in appearance to P. canariensis , however much more slender, and faster growing. Typically has a swollen base, and retains the leaf bases on the trunk.
Culture:
Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Drought, and frost tolerant, and a very fast grower.

Figure 1. P. sylvestris in Naples. Note the swollen base.

Figure 2. P. sylvestris

Contributed by: Angelo Porcelli (Figure 1)
Miguel Basomba, Ornacom (Figure 2)

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Contributed by:	Angelo Porcelli (Figure 1)
	Miguel Basomba, Ornacom (Figure 2)