Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
25 gallons or more per watering session
Month 1: Daily
Month 2: Three times x week
Month 3: Weekly
After the roots are established, this plant is drought tolerant.
Soil
Tolerates most soils, as long as it is well draining. Preferably organic soil free of additives.
Fertilization
Use a Palm specific fertilizer three times a year at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer. Do not fertilize for the first three months to avoid burning the roots.
Pruning
Only prune a Medjool Date Palm when fronds are completely brown. Partially green fronds are still giving valuable nutrients to the palm tree.
Do Medjool Date Palms produce edible dates?
Yes. Medjool Date Palms are famous for producing large, sweet Medjool dates commonly found in grocery stores. However, fruit production usually requires warm, dry climate and both male and female trees for pollination.
How fast to Medjool Palms grow?
Medjool Date Palms have a moderate growth rate, typically growing about 1-2 feet of trunk per year once established in warm climates. In optimal conditions, they grow faster and can eventually reach heights of up to 60-80 feet.
Are Medjool Date Palms cold-hardy?
Medjool Date Palms prefer warm climates and are best suited for USDA zones 9-11. They can tolerate brief dips into the mid 20s F, but extended freezing temperatures can damage fronds and slow growth.
Recent Medjool Date Palm Installations in Florida: Ocala and The Villages.
