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Senegal Date Palm
Phoenix reclinata
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Queen Sago is a frost-free and reasonably priced palm.

Leaves
green, yellow-green pinate fronds are 8-15ft long and 3 feet in width. The leaf stem is armored with vicious needles near the trunk.

Flowers
Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. Both are borne on 3' branched infloresences

Fruit
round, orange about ¾ inch in length is found on the female plant.

Trunk
multiple, curved, and somewhat reclining trunks

Propagation
Information not available.

Landscape usage
The Senegal Date Palm is elegant when lit from below at night and good by poolside or planted beneath balcony’s. best for accenting groundcover or low shrubs in large landscapes, parks, or against tall buildings.

Interesting Facts
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Senegal Date Palm tree.
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Summary

Type: Palm
Salt Tolerant:
Moderate
Height: 25-35 ft
Spread: 12-20 ft
Growth Rate: N/A
Light: Full sun- part shade
Water: Low
Hardiness: High
Native
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No
Wildlife: N/A


Senegal Date Palm fruit

For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension

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