Pygmy Date Palm Tree

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Patio Palm Tooltip

Patio Palms are seasonal palms that make it easy to add a tropical flair to your pool or patio.
No installation required! Patio Palms last for one season and do not typically survive Atlanta winters.

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  • Lacey and feathery green fronds
  • Three trunks highlighted by peg-like leaf bases 
  • Great patio or indoor palm
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Deer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Grows Well In Zones: 4-11 Patio / 10-11 Outdoors
Mature Height: 5-6 ft Indoors
6-12 ft Outdoors
Mature Width: 3-4 ft Indoors
6-8 ft Outdoors
Sunlight: Indoors: Bright Indirect Light Outdoors: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Shape: Tree
Placement: Indoors, Patio, Outdoors

Q: How big do Pygmy Date Palms get?
A: When outdoors and planted on the ground, Pygmy Date Palms reach heights of up to 12 feet. When planted indoors, they usually grow up to 6 feet tall. 

Q: Can Pygmy Date Palms grow in pots?
A: They thrive in pots, and because of their compact size look great in compact spaces. 

Q: Do Pygmy Date Palms like sun or shade?
A: Pygmy Date Palms like bright, indirect light and although it may survive some direct sunlight, too much direct sun can scorch its fronds.

Q: Is Pygmy Date Palms fruit edible?
A: Yes, the small purple fruits that emerge following the small yellow flowers are edible. 

1. Sunlight

Pygmy Date Palms grow best in bright, indirect light and shady areas. It can tolerate sunlight, but too much direct sun can scorch its fronds

2. Water 

  • For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains. 
  • Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering.
  • Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry. 
  • The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms.
  • Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
  • Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
  • Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.

Watering varies depending on the season and the outside temperature: 

Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.

Spring: (75 degrees or less) water palm once a week.

Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) 2-3 times a week.

Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) 4 times a week.

3. Fertilization

If planted outdoors, Pygmy Date Palms should be fertilized when newly planted and then three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. If planted indoors, it needs only Spring and Summer fertilization.  

4. Soil 

Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. Add coarse sand to the soil mix to help it drain better at a 70/30 soil to sand ratio. 

5. Pruning 

It is best to prune in late Winter to early Spring. Cut off any old, decaying fronds to allow room for new, green fronds. 

6. Winter Care 

Pygmy Date Palms are not cold-hardy. If temperatures fall below 40°F, it is best to bring them indoors.

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