Phoenix reclinata - wild date palm - 5 seeds

商品説明

?Phoenix reclinata, called wild date palm can reach up to 12 m but is most often between 3 and 6 m. Phoenix reclinata may be either single or multi-stemmed, sometimes forming a dense, bushy clump. The leaves are arching, bright green fronds and form crowns at the top of the stems. The old fronds remain on the tree and become 'petticoats' as they hang straight down beneath the crown. The flowers appear during spring. Male and female plants are separate. The inflorescences form attractive yellow sprays. Male flowers produce masses of pollen which is released in clouds. The orange-brown fruits are borne during in late summer. They are oval in shape and smaller than the commercial date. It is a protected tree in South Africa.