Phoenix roebellinii

Phoenix roebellini or Pygmy Date Palms are fast growing and easy to care for. That must be why you see so many when driving around Deep South Texas. Landscape designers include them in both commercial and residential projects.

Simmons Oak Farms is growing triples, doubles and a few singles for the wholesale market. Planted, these roebellini will stand between 4 and 5 feet tall. I love to use them at a buildings corners or to frame a window or doorway. They are also good potted patio palms. In fact, if you live north of zone 9, plant them in a location protected from the cold - pots that can be moved indoors during freezing weather is another good option.

This family has used Phoenix roebellini in this mixed bed in front of their home. Its drooping leaves gives it a shrubby look in this planting.


But I really love how these mature roebellini tower over the split leaf philidendrons.