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Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Canary Island Date Palm, Phoenix canariensis
Few specimens command a landscape with the authority of Phoenix canariensis. Its massive, pineapple-textured trunk and sweeping crown of arching fronds deliver an immediate architectural presence that takes decades to achieve from a young plant, unless you start with advanced stock.
Why Canary Island Date Palm
Architectural Scale: A mature specimen provides instant structure and visual dominance that defines the character of an entire property.
Exceptional Resilience: Tolerates heat, coastal exposure, salt-laden winds, and periods of drought once established.
Salt Tolerance: One of few large-canopy palms suited to beachfront and coastal projects without compromise.
Longevity: A multi-generational specimen. Advanced stock secures that timeline from day one.
Low Ongoing Maintenance: Requires little beyond periodic removal of spent fronds to maintain a clean, formal appearance.
Ideal Applications
Formal Avenue Planting: Paired in rows along driveways or entry corridors, these palms establish an unmistakable sense of arrival.
Signature Feature Specimen: Positioned as a standalone focal point within a considered landscape composition.
Resort and Hospitality Projects: The benchmark choice for poolside and amenity landscapes where visual impact is non-negotiable.
Commercial and Civic Streetscapes: Widely specified by landscape architects for high-profile urban and public realm projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates a range of soils including clay if drainage is adequate; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–18 months to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to infrequent deep watering. Avoid overwatering and ensure the root zone drains freely to prevent crown rot.
Plant Details
Height: 10–20m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Canary Islands, Spain
Flower Colour: Cream
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
