Hyphaene thebaica
GINGERBREAD PALM, DOUM NUT
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
10m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: North Africa

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Vegetable Ivory Palm

 
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Hyphaene thebaica
GINGERBREAD PALM, DOUM NUT
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
10m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & tropical designs

Uses: accents, large planter, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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