Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

Description

Forget everything you have ever thought about Phoenix palms. This stunning species from the foothills of the Himalayas has little in common with its relatives from drier climates, and, with its long, elegantly arching, shiny green fronds and smooth, slender trunk to about 14m (47 ft.) tall, it actually resembles a coconut palm. It is easy but not very fast growing at first, suitable for tropical as well as temperate climates, and will even tolerate moderate freezes.