Description: Wild Date Palm, Phoenix sylvestris, South Florida (USDA Zone 10B) Sourced Seeds [Edible Fruit!] (Gathered 2024) General Information: USDA hardiness zones: 8B through 11 Plant Type: palm Origin: native to India Height: 50 to 60 feetSpread: 10 to 15 feetGrowth rate: moderate Leaf Persistence: evergreenFruit: up to 1" diameter oblong fruit that turns purple-to-black when ripe. Fruit contains a single seed inside. Fruit is editable and sweet in taste. Light requirement: full sun to partial shade Soil tolerances: moist but well-drained soil Drought tolerance: high Sowing Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Germination: Soak seeds in water for roughly 48-hours and then sow in a well-drained, uniformly moist potting soil which is to be kept warm and moist for optimum germination succes. Seeds typically germinate within 6 to 8 weeks although some may take longer. **Please note that the seeds have not been pretreated for sowing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, the seller cannot grantee germination.** Shipping:To offer you the lowest shipping costs, these seeds are mailed in plain yellow bubble mailers utilizing eBay Standard Envelope shipping. Tracking information will be provided by eBay Delivery Services, which can be viewed through eBay. Please allow up to 8 business days after shipment for your order to be delivered. If not delivered within the appropriate time frame please message/contact me for resolution. Charity Contributions:10% of all sales are donated to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida!
Price: 5 USD
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-10T01:15:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Tree Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Common Name: Wild Date Palm
Genus: Phoenix sylvestris
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Draught Resistant
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand