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Medjool Date Palm: Specimen Profile
Medjool Date Palm: Specimen Profile
The Medjool date palm (Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool') is the definitive, absolutely reliable specimen for high-value sub-tropical and tropical applications. The species boasts a lush, high-frond-count canopy of silvery-green to dark green with an impressive 25-foot frond tip-to-tip spread at maturity. Trunks average a robust 16-18 inch caliper and are finished using the specialized Classic Cut method, yielding a unique and highly desirable raised diamond-shape appearance. This visual density and aesthetic profile ensure a magnificent focal point that integrates seamlessly with a wide range of landscape materials.
Hardiness and Cultural Requirements
This palm is a proven performer, totally reliable in USDA Zones 9-11 and effective in sheltered Zone 8 locations. Established Medjools tolerate winter temperatures dropping to 15°F for up to six hours, with established palms achieving a 95% recovery rate after extreme freeze events. Culturally, Medjools require a full sun environment and thrive in adaptable soil types. The critical rule for success is maintaining a strict wet-to-dry irrigation cycle in the upper 24 inches of soil, as the species is highly sensitive to continuously inundated surface conditions.
Phoenix Sylvestris: Specimen Profile
Phoenix Sylvestris: Specimen Profile
The Phoenix sylvestris (Silver Date Palm) is a high-demand specimen tree renowned for its elegant, slender profile and striking silvery-blue-green foliage. Valued for its visual symmetry, this palm is typically finished with the classic Diamond Cut to accentuate the trunk's geometric symmetry. Its caliper is generally more modest than the Medjool, but it offers a unique, refined texture and stature that is highly prized in landscape architecture. This aesthetic versatility has established the Sylvester as a design staple in tropical and sub-tropical environments.
Hardiness and Certified Supply Confidence Historically an exceptionally hardy palm, the Phoenix sylvestris is an established performer in USDA Zones 9-11, tolerating mature winter temperatures down to approximately 15 °F. Culturally, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal care across a wide range of soils.
However, knowledgeable specifiers recognize the threat of Lethal Bronzing (LB). To mitigate this critical risk, we offer stock that has been rigorously cultivated and certified disease-free at our Arizona farms. Our procurement protocols ensure we supply only the cleanest, most reliable P. sylvestris stock, giving our clients the necessary supply chain confidence and long-term project viability where others cannot.
