Palm Trees – Pineapple Palm 

• Pineapple palm

Botanical name: phoenix canariensis 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 60 ft in height with a 40 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer 

Hardy zone: zones 9-12 

Flower color: yellow 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: remove fronds as they brown as needed, save all heavy pruning to maintain desired size and shape for the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: sowing 

Landscape use: focal point, coastal garden, creating shade

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: trunk and frond texture give the appearance of a pineapple 

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release palm tree fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam/sand 

Companion plants: variegated ginger, bird of paradise, fountain grass, podocarpus

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: yes