Phoenix rupicola at the Huntington Gardens in early July
Sunset®: 17,19-27
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: 26°F (-3°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Foothills of the Himalayas in northeastern India
Growth Habits: Up to 25 feet tall (7.5 m), 16 feet wide (4.8 m); trunk with no crownshaft, contrarily to most Phoenix, the leaf bases fall by themselves, leaving the trunk clean; bright green pinnate leaves, 10 feet long (3 m)
Watering Needs: Regular water, good drainage
Propagation: Easy by seed, from 4 to 12 weeks to germinate
Blooming Habits:
Dioecious. Flower stalk coming from among the leaves.
Fruiting Habits:
Purplish-red fruit, 0.8 inch long (2 cm), with some edible flesh.
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