Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
  
8-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
  
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Antioxidants
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
PHOENIX dactylifera
  
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
Common Name
Date Palm
  
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
In Hindi
खजूर
  
झरबेरी पेड़
  
In German
Dattelpalme
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Palmier dattier
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Palmera datilera
  
Árbol de fresa
  
In Greek
Χουρμαδιά
  
φράουλα δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
palma de tâmara
  
medronheiro
  
In Polish
Data Palm
  
Strawberry Tree
  
In Latin
Date Palm
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arecales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Phoenix
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Phoeniceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Date Palm and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Date Palm and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Date Palm and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Date Palm is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Date Palm and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Date Palm and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Date Palm and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Date Palm and Strawberry Tree
Care of Date Palm and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.