# Canary Island Date Palm (*Phoenix canariensis hort. ex Chabaud*) The Canary Island Date Palm has tall, slender trunks and big, feathery leaves. It’s like a tropical paradise! - **Category:** [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/tree) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Coastal areas and gardens - **Also known as:** Canary Palm ![Canary Island Date Palm](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426569/objects/4870.jpg) ## Appearance The Canary Island Date Palm has a thick, rough trunk adorned with unique diamond patterns from old leaf bases. It supports a magnificent crown of numerous arching, feather-like fronds. Its small, round fruits turn yellow-orange when ripe. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Arecales - **Family:** Arecaceae - **Genus:** Phoenix ## Interesting facts - Its crown can have over 100 giant, feathery leaves, making it look super grand! - The rough diamond patterns on its trunk are scars left by old, fallen leaves! - They are often trimmed into a unique "pineapple top" shape in gardens and parks! - Though called "date palm," its small, orange dates are not as sweet as true dessert dates. ## Special abilities - **Drought Buster:** Canary Island Date Palm can thrive with little water thanks to adaptations that store moisture and reduce evaporation. - **Fire Shield:** Canary Island Date Palm has a thick, fibrous trunk that helps protect its vital core from mild fires. - **Leafy Umbrella:** Canary Island Date Palm has a dense canopy of fronds that provides extensive shade, cooling its surroundings. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 10-20 m - **Spread:** 5-10 m - **Edible:** Yes - **Size:** 80-100 cm - **Lifespan:** 80-150 years - **Fruit Type:** Drupe - **Growth Rate:** Medium - **Leaf Type:** Evergreen ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** [Spotless Starling](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotless-starling) (*Sturnus unicolor*) — Feeds on the ripe fruits of the palm. - **Eats:** [Black Rat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-rat) (*Rattus rattus*) — Consumes the dates, often climbing the palm. - **Pollinates:** European Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Visits the flowers to collect nectar and pollen. - **Shelter:** Madeira Pipistrelle (*Pipistrellus maderensis*) — Roosts among the dense fronds for protection. ## Traits - [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form. - [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once. - [Fruit Bearing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fruit-bearing): Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds. - [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability. - [Oil Crop](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/oil-crop): This human use trait identifies species cultivated as oil crops, harvested for their seeds or fruits from which vegetable oils are extracted for food, fuel, or industrial uses. - [Coastal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/coastal): Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater. ## Collections - [Trees](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/trees) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Canary Island Date Palm? Compare leaves or needles, how they attach to the twig, buds, bark and the shape of the crown. Lobed leaves are useful clues, but several unrelated trees share a similar outline. Tree Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is Canary Island Date Palm? 10-20 m ### How wide does Canary Island Date Palm spread? 5-10 m ### Is Canary Island Date Palm edible? Yes ### How big is Canary Island Date Palm? 80-100 cm ### How long does Canary Island Date Palm live? 80-150 years ### Where is Canary Island Date Palm usually found? Coastal areas and gardens ### What kind of fruit does Canary Island Date Palm produce? Drupe ## More Trees - [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) - [Sessile Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/sessile-oak) (*Quercus petraea*) - [Northern Red Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/northern-red-oak) (*Quercus rubra*) - [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) --- Source: [Canary Island Date Palm: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/canary-island-date-palm)