Phoenix canariensis, aka Canary Island date palm, palmera canaria or pineapple palm, is a species from the palm family Arecaceae, native to the Canary Islands. It is a relative of Phoenix dactylifera, the true date palm, and Phoenix roebelenii, the miniature date palm. This specimen was fruiting. The dates from the Canary Date Palm are completely edible, but are not the ones used for commercial production. Only the relative Phoenix dactylifera, native to … Continue reading Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)

Phoenix roebelenii, with common names of dwarf date palm, palma enana,  pygmy date palm, miniature date palm or robellini palm, is a species of date palm native to Asia, just like the traditional coconut palm in the world. This palm is dioecious, which means male and female flowers are found on separate trees. The ornamental palms are pretty much all over Florida, and I notice them now in Puerto Rico also. This Palm produces strong, … Continue reading The Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)