Latin Name: Phoenix dactylifera
Type: Tree
Native to: Persian Gulf in the Middle East
Fruit: The date palm is dioecious. Both male and female plants are needed to produce the 1-3" brown fruits (drupes).
Size: The trees used commercially grow to 30' tall. In the wild, they can reach 60-100' tall.
Hardiness: Zone 9-10 (8 with protection)
Propagation: Suckers
Uses: Dates can be eaten fresh or made into pastes, juices and syrups.
Type: Tree
Native to: Persian Gulf in the Middle East
Fruit: The date palm is dioecious. Both male and female plants are needed to produce the 1-3" brown fruits (drupes).
Size: The trees used commercially grow to 30' tall. In the wild, they can reach 60-100' tall.
Hardiness: Zone 9-10 (8 with protection)
Propagation: Suckers
Uses: Dates can be eaten fresh or made into pastes, juices and syrups.
