Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
Australia
  
Canary Islands
  
Types
Not Available
  
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
8-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Palmetto weevil
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
  
Energy
  
Part of Plant Used
Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
  
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
  
PHOENIX canariensis
  
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
  
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
  
In Hindi
Wilga
  
Phoenix Canariensis
  
In German
Pirol
  
Phoenix Canariensis
  
In French
loriot
  
dattier des Canaries
  
In Spanish
oriol
  
palmera canaria
  
In Greek
φλώρος
  
Phoenix Canariensis
  
In Portuguese
papa-figos
  
Palmeira-das-canárias
  
In Polish
Wilga
  
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
  
In Latin
oriole
  
Phoenix Canariensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Charophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Geijera
  
Phoenix
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Phoeniceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Coryphoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis
Season and care of Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis Physical Information
Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
- Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis
Care of Wilga and Phoenix Canariensis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Phoenix Canariensis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.