Canary Island Palm
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Canary Island Palm
phoenix canariensis
The Canary Island Palm is a tall and beautiful tree that can grow up to 60 feet high! Its feathery fronds provide shade and are a favorite spot for birds to rest.
Habitat: Typically found in subtropical and Mediterranean climates, often in parks and gardens.
Appearance
The Canary Island Palm has a massive, single, straight trunk covered in distinctive diamond-shaped patterns from old leaf bases. Its crown bursts with hundreds of arching, feather-like fronds, creating a majestic, fountain-like silhouette.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderArecalesFamilyArecaceaeGenusPhoenix
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
3
Interesting facts
Its 'pineapple' top is actually new fronds emerging from the growing tip!
Its fruits are small, tough dates, not the sweet ones you typically eat!
The unique diamond pattern on its trunk is made by old, fallen leaf bases!
This palm can grow new fronds continuously throughout the entire year!
Special abilities
Ability
Thirsty Roots
Canary Island Palm has deep roots that can find water far underground, helping it survive long dry periods in its island home.
Ability
Leafy Shields
Canary Island Palm keeps its old frond bases on its trunk, forming a thick protective layer against fire and extreme temperatures.
Ability
Sweet Signal
Canary Island Palm produces sugary dates that attract animals, helping them spread its seeds to new places.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1000-2000 cm
- Spread
- 500-600 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
parasitizes
Red Palm Weevil
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
larvae bore into and kill the palm
eats
Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
consumes its dates, spreading seeds
shelters
Tenerife Blue Tit
Parus teneriffae
nests safely within its dense fronds
eats
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
eats its seeds and fruit
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Phoenix Palm
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Canary Island Palm?
The easiest way to identify Canary Island Palm is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Canary Island Palm?
1000-2000 cm
How wide does Canary Island Palm spread?
500-600 cm
How big are the flowers on Canary Island Palm?
0.3-0.5 cm
When does Canary Island Palm bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Canary Island Palm edible?
Yes
Is Canary Island Palm toxic?
None
What is Canary Island Palm's lifecycle?
Perennial
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Recent Snaps
Jun 6, 2026
Venice Canal Historic Districti
Photo attribution
(c) Roberto Daniel Avila, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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