How Do You Grow Canary Island Palm From Seed?
The Canary Island date palm is a massive palm tree, reaching a height of up to 60 feet with a huge crown at the top that can be up to 25 feet wide. It has a heavy trunk, bearing leaf scars. The palm possesses dark green, feathery fronds. The fruit of the tree forms in a large clusters. When trimmed correctly, the bottom of the crown has a distinct pineapple shape, hence its alternate name, the Pineapple palm. Canary Island date palms are propagated almost exclusively by seed. Planting a seed from this palm is relatively easy and can be done in your own home. Squeeze the ripe fruit to remove the seed. Wash the seed thoroughly. Fill the plant pot with potting soil. Water this soil so that it is damp, but not wet. Insert the seed into the soil so that it is just covering the seed. If the pot is large enough, you can plant several seeds. Place the pot in the large plastic bag and seal it. Place the pot and plastic bag in a warm area to germinate. Optimal temperature for germination is arou
