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Plant Database Search Results > Phoenix roebelenii (Multiple planted)   Phoenix roebelenii (Multiple planted) - Pygmy Date Palm      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Palm Family: Arecaceae (Palmae) (Palms) Origin: Laos (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 6-10 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F Phoenix roebelenii (Multiple planted) (Pygmy Date Palm) - A solitary slender trunk grows to 6-10 feet tall with a dense crown. The soft appearing leafs droop and get smaller closer at the base of the petiole. This palm is often grown as a indoor plant. In the outdoors it does well in coastal full sun or in part shade with an adequate supply of water. It is hardy to about 29 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]