The Senegal date palm, also known as Phoenix reclinata, are multiple stem date palms. Created by nature's whim, each piece is unique in shape & appearance. Reclinata is known for its dark green canopies and unique stem configurations.

Common Name:  Senegal Date Palm, African Wild Date Palm

Botanical Name:  Phoenix Reclinata

Plant Type:  Multiple Stem Palm

Origin:  Africa

Zones: 9 - 11

Height:  40'

Rate of Growth: Slow growing

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Soil Requirements:  Adaptable

Water Requirements: High, do not let soil dry out between waterings

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: High

Form:  Multiple Stem Palm, slender trunks

Leaves:  pinnate, up to 6 m long, with 80-100 leaflets on each side of the central rachis

Fruits: orange

Inflorescence: White

Pests or diseases:  Very sensitive to one or more pests or diseases which can affect tree health or aesthetics, lethal yellowing, leaf spot, ganoderma fungus

Uses:  Ornamental, beautiful when spotlighted

Cost:  $$ - $$$ -- Reasonable to Expensive

Propagation:  From seed; sow indoors before last frost