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Senegal Date Palm - Phoenix reclinata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Senegal Date Palm - Phoenix reclinata
Few palms command a landscape like Phoenix reclinata. Its multi-stemmed form builds into a sculptural mass of arching fronds and layered trunks, a specimen that reads as both tropical and architectural. Advanced stock delivers immediate presence that no single-trunk palm can replicate.
Why Senegal Date Palm
Multi-Stemmed Structure: Develops a dense, layered canopy of multiple trunks that creates genuine sculptural weight in a landscape.
Tropical Aesthetic: Long, feathery pinnate fronds deliver lush movement and texture at scale.
Drought and Heat Tolerance: Established specimens perform reliably in dry conditions with minimal intervention.
Coastal Resilience: Tolerates salt-laden wind and exposed coastal conditions without compromise to form.
Low Maintenance at Maturity: Once established, demands little beyond occasional frond removal.
Ideal Applications
Statement Feature Planting: Anchors large-scale residential or commercial landscapes as a standalone specimen.
Poolside and Resort Environments: The arching canopy and tropical character suit high-end aquatic and hospitality settings.
Entrance and Driveway Framing: Pairs with hardscape to create arrival sequences with immediate authority.
Water-Conscious Projects: A premium choice for drought-tolerant landscape designs that refuse to sacrifice visual impact.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including sandy, loamy and clay; tolerates poor soils but requires good drainage; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–18 months to encourage deep root establishment, gradually reducing frequency as the plant matures. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–15m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Tropical and sub-tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
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
