Phoenix Canariensis

Boxberry

About Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry

Phoenix Canariensis

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Palm or Cycad

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Canary Islands

Argentina, Chile

Types

phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-137-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

152.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Ivory

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Palmetto weevil

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Energy

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHOENIX canariensis

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

Phoenix Canariensis

boxberry

In German

Phoenix Canariensis

boxberry

In French

dattier des Canaries

boxberry

In Spanish

palmera canaria

boxberry

In Greek

Phoenix Canariensis

boxberry

In Portuguese

Palmeira-das-canárias

boxberry

In Polish

Daktylowiec kanaryjski

boxberry

In Latin

Phoenix Canariensis

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arecales

Ericales

Family

Arecaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Phoeniceae

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Coryphoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

14141

1 27800

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Properties of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry. Phoenix Canariensis has thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Phoenix Canariensis does not have fragrant flowers. Phoenix Canariensis has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Boxberry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry

Season and care of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry Physical Information

Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry are as follows:

Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry

Care of Phoenix Canariensis and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.