Features:Foliage: Majestic crown of 100+ arching pinnate fronds (15-20 ft long) with sharp leaflets.Flowers: Cream-colored panicles hidden among leaves.Fruit: Small ornamental dates (inedible) on female palms.Trunk: Massive pineapple-like patterning from leaf scars
Mature Height: 50-60 ft
Mature Width: 40-50 ft
Growth Rate: Slow (1 ft/year)
Light Needs: Full sun to light shade
Key Advantages:Drought and salt tolerant.Cold hardy to 18°F (-8°C).Deer resistant.Long-lived (150+ years)
Landscape Uses:Grand entrance specimen.Avenue planting (space 30 ft apart).Mediterranean gardens.Resort-style focal point