Pygmy Date Palm

One of the finest of the dwarf palms, Phoenix Roebelenii slowly reaches 6 to 12 ft in height and has an upright or curving, single trunk topped with a dense, full crown of gracefully arching, 3 ft long leaves. The insignificant flower clusters, hidden by the foliage, are present periodically throughout the year and produce small, jet-black dates which ripen to a deep red. Pygmy Date Palm is quite popular as a specimen planting or in containers, especially attractive at poolside. It is usually used as a single specimen although it is also effective in groups of three or more.