Phoenix dactylifera
The Date palm
The Date palm
From small specimen to tall landscape definers
This young date palm seedling, only 30 cm tall, is the perfect start for gardeners wanting to nurture their own Phoenix dactylifera. Raised in our Mediterranean nursery along the Costa del Sol, it already shows the distinctive bluish green fronds. Keep it in a sunny patio pot for a few years and watch it slowly develop a sturdy trunk and, eventually, clusters of sweet dates.
At 50 cm, this Phoenix dactylifera has well established roots and the beginning of a thin, fibrous trunk. It is still compact enough to thrive in a decorative container on a balcony or terrace. In the Spanish climate, with long dry summers, it requires very little water once settled, making it a hassle free companion for busy plant lovers.
This 80 cm tall date palm has spent its early years under the intense Andalusian sun, growing strong and adaptable. The 10 cm trunk circumference indicates its readiness to be transplanted directly into the garden. Dig a spacious hole, add some sand and organic matter, and enjoy its feathery crown arching over your landscape within the first season.
Standing over a meter tall with a noticeably thickening trunk, this specimen is at a prime stage for creating that instant Mediterranean garden look. We have grown it in a 15 liter container with local Almería substrate, encouraging a robust root system. Plant it near a pool, driveway, or as a solitary specimen and it will thrive with minimal maintenance.
At 180 cm, this Phoenix dactylifera is starting to display the majestic silhouette of a fully grown palm. Its 30 cm trunk circumference speaks to years of careful cultivation in our nursery rows, often seen in our aerial photographs. Ideal for landscapers looking to add height and drama to a project, this size transplants easily and establishes rapidly in the well drained soils typical of southern Spain.
This 2.5 meter tall date palm is a substantial investment for any large garden or avenue planting. Half a meter of solid trunk already carries a full crown of arching leaves. Grown in a 50 liter pot, it can be left as a movable feature in a grand courtyard or permanently settled into a spacious planting pit. Our Spanish winters never bother it, and it will produce its first flowers in just a few more years.
A magnificent 3 meter tall date palm with a trunk circumference of 70 cm, ready to become the centerpiece of your property. This size is part of our salvage and reclaimed stock, carefully relocated from established groves in the Vega Baja region and potted in 100 liter containers. Its strong trunk and mature root ball ensure fast establishment, providing instant shade and a true oasis feeling.
The largest Phoenix dactylifera we offer, this 3.5 meter specimen with a massive 90 cm trunk girth is a true statement of maturity. Originally grown in the open orchards of Elche, it was carefully dug out and potted into a 150 liter container for transport. Once planted in your garden, it will require crane lifting but rewards you with a timeless, sculptural presence and, in time, heavy crops of the finest Spanish dates.
The Date palm
A hardy, drought-tolerant palm prized for its iconic silhouette and edible fruit, the Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) brings instant architectural presence to Mediterranean and arid landscapes. Our reclaimed specimens are rescued from urban clearances and orchard renovations, offering established trunks and mature fronds at a fraction of nursery-grown cost. Each palm is carefully excavated, root-pruned, and acclimated before sale, ready to create instant height and shade for large-scale commercial projects, resort grounds, or feature plantings. Stock varies; current availability includes single and multi-trunk forms from 2 to 6 metres of clear trunk.