Pheonix rupicola
Cliff date palm
 
A small feathery palm grown for its traditional tropical  beauty. The slender trunk and feathery leaves as well as its compact size make them a wonderful planter palm for tropical container gardens as well as the deck during the warmer months. Hardy to about 24 degrees without much leaf damage. Plants like a lot of water and fertilizer during the hot months and if you give the palms a little extra nitrogen during the growing season it will keep them looking their best. If planting them out, choose a site that is well protected, either next to a wall, building or house south side preferred or under a large tree. This parti