Phoenix Canariensis
(fe-niks can-a-re-en-sis)
Origin: Canary Islands
Highly prized for its elegant beauty
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- Canariensis are so beautiful and alluring that you can use them just about anywhere on site!
- Thick heavy caliper trunk with large nut at the top. Dark green foliage, huge canopy.
- Available in matching sizes from 6' to 25' of clear trunk. Groundworks has in stock, ready for immediate pick up, the largest selection of P. Canariensis in the Southeastern United States.
Applications
Phoenix Canariensis has been utilized as a theme generating focal point in landscapes worldwide for decades. Its majesty and substantial presence make the Canary Island Date Palm a powerful choice where you a looking to bring natural maturity to a site. Utilized in rows or as a freestanding centerpiece, there really aren't many locations on site where you cannot use Canariensis successfully. Probably the best adjective that one could use to describe Canariensis is Stunning. If you get through the establishment period sane, and provided you maintain it with reasonable diligence, your Canary will probably outlive you and will be a truly stunning addition to the family.
Mature Canary Island Date Palms are rarely found in nurseries. These unique specimens are collected from existing landscapes throughout the warmer regions of the United States. Because they are collected palms, obtaining exactly matching Canaries is not a realistic goal. We can come fairly close but for applications where an exact match is a necessity, you may want to consider changing the spec to either the Medjool or the Zahidi Date Palm. Medjools and Zahidis are nursery produced and so can be matched far more closely.
A Word To The Wise
You need to know that P. Canariensis is one very temperamental palm and that they do not transplant all that well. The loss rate at transplant for mature, collected Canariensis runs around 35% under ideal conditions so no matter where you buy your Canary Island Date Palm, be sure that the warranty you get is clearly stated and in writing. Because of the high loss rate, you should not utilize Canariensis in locations that will become inaccessible once the landscape is complete. Replacements during the establishment period (the first year on site) are common with this species and being able to get equipment close enough to handle the weight of the palm is essential to replacing it.
Medjools create a very similar canopy and impact without the high loss rate. Still, if you just have to have a Canary or two on site, we understand, it happens to lots of people! Groundworks stocks a large selection and offers the finest installation teams and procedures available anywhere. Of course our warranties are written and we are happy to advise you on sizes and locations if you so desire.
Environmental Behavior
- Cold Tolerance: Zones 8a-11 (View Map)
- Drought Tolerance: High
- Salt Tolerance: Med
- Light Requirements: High
- Wind Tolerance: Med to High
- Soil Requirements: Adaptable
- Moisture Tolerance: High
- Nutritional Req.: Moderate
- Loss rate during first 90 days after transplant: 35%
- Loss rate during first 12 months on site but after first 90 days: 10%
Identifying Characteristics
- Dense heavy canopies of green to dark green fronds with a thick, pineapple like nut comprised of cut frond stems just under the fronds.
- Very heavy caliper trunk, usually 28 inches plus.
- Trunks are semi smooth and display a distinct diamond shape pattern.
- Aerial roots are often found on the lower two feet of trunk.
- Canary Island Dates have been known to reach heights of 60 feet of clear trunk but they are very, very slow growers.
Selection and Availability
Groundworks stocks a large selection of Phoenix Canariensis at our Boynton Beach Florida and Houston Texas facilities. It is a constant work in progress but we do try to maintain video clips of each palm in our PMS search engine. Because these majestic beauties are collected from residential neighborhoods all over Florida and the Southwest, we really cannot "order" specific sizes. The best that we can do is to locate them, buy them in, stock them and then make them available for your review and selection.
If you have a need for matching palms that are not in holding we can help you but need time to do our job so advance notice is a must. Please contact a sales rep for more information on advance notice requirements.
We invite you to browse our inventory via PMS or come by come one of our facilities for a cup of coffee and a walk through the palms.
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