Phoenix roebelenii
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix. Avoid reflected heat and intense western exposure; acclimate gradually to brighter locations.
Water: Moderate to regular water; not a low-water desert palm. Water deeply when the upper 1–2 inches of soil dry, increasing frequency during extreme summer heat. Avoid standing water.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates sandy or loamy soils; Phoenix’s alkaline soils may require attention to micronutrient availability.
Mature size: Usually 6–10 feet tall, occasionally 12 feet, with a canopy 6–8 feet wide. Multi-palm groupings can spread wider.
Bloom: Small flower clusters typically appear in spring to early summer on mature plants.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow.