Large, stately palm native to the Canary Islands. Develops a thick, pineapple-textured trunk with age and dense arching fronds. Widely used as a specimen or street tree in warm desert climates.

Bloom Time

Spring

Deciduous / Evergreen

Evergreen

Special Features

Drought Tolerant

Growth Rate

Slow to moderate

Growth Habit

Palm – single-trunk

Mature Size

40-60 ft tall × 20-25 ft wide

Flower Color

Creamy yellow

Foliage Color

Dark green

Landscape Use

Specimen / Accent, Street / Parking Tree

Garden Style

Tropical

Soil

Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Agave, Bougainvillea, Desert Museum Palo Verde, Lantana, Mexican Fan Palm

Toxicity

Non-toxic (spines)

Non-toxic; sharp basal frond spines can cause injury.

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range including sandy, alkaline, and clay soils.

Mature size: 40-60 ft tall, 20-25 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate