Date palm - Wikipedia
WEBPhoenix dactylifera, commonly known as the date palm, is a flowering-plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit called dates. The species is widely cultivated across northern Africa, the Middle East, Horn of Africa, Australia, South Asia, and California.
Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm) - Gardenia
WEBOne of the best-known palms, Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm) is a tall evergreen palm tree with a slender trunk topped with a crown of 100 - 120 gracefully arching, feather-like fronds that can reach 10-16 ft. in length (3-5 m).
Date palm | Description, Uses, & Cultivation | Britannica
WEBMay 30, 2024 · date palm, (Phoenix dactylifera), tree of the palm family (Arecaceae) cultivated for its sweet edible fruits. The date palm has been prized from remotest antiquity and may have originated in what is now Iraq.
How to Grow and Care for Date Palm Trees - The Spruce
WEBAug 19, 2022 · The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) has a commanding presence. Its arching, gray-green, waxy fronds can reach more than 10 feet long, forming a stately crown at the top of the tree. Panicles of pale yellow flowers generally appear in the spring.
Phoenix dactylifera - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide
WEBFeb 26, 2016 · The species is dioecious, with separate male and female trees. The fruit are yellow or orange when ripe (turning brown when dried), 3-5 (-7) cm long and 2-3 cm diameter, with a large seed; the fruit pulp is edible and delicious, and is the basis for a major fruit crop of global importance (dates).
Phoenix dactylifera - New World Encyclopedia
WEBPhoenix dactylifera is a medium-sized tree, 15 to 25 meters (49 to 82 feet) tall, often clumped with several trunks from a single root system, but often growing singly as well. The pinnate leaves are 3 to 5 meters (10 to 16 feet) long, with spines on …
How to Grow the True Date Palm Tree (Phoenix dactylifera)
WEBThe True Date Palm Tree, scientifically known as Phoenix dactylifera, is closely related to the Canary Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) and the Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii). It is a cold-hardy palm that can endure temperatures as low as 15°F and thrives in USDA hardiness zone 8.
Date Palm Tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Natural Products and ...
WEBMay 23, 2017 · Date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is considered as one of the oldest and main staple and ancient crops in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
The Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.): Overview of Biology
WEBAug 1, 2007 · Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is one of the oldest fruit crops grown in the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Middle East. The most probable area of origin of the date palm was in or near what is now the country of Iraq, but date cultivation spread to many countries starting in ancient times.
FOR 252/FR314: Phoenix dactylifera, Date Palm - EDIS
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Description. While the native range of this palm is uncertain, it is thought to be indigenous to either North Africa or the Middle East. It is also present in Turkey, Pakistan, and Northwest India, but is thought to have been introduced to these areas long ago through human transport.
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