Palm trees are the signature plants that define South Florida's lush, tropical landscapes and the pygmy date palm is frequently used as a landscape focal point.

Despite their size, these animals are perfectly adapted to their environments, showcasing extraordinary features and survival ...

Now for the palms: Probably the most-used and one of the most popular in the landscape is Phoenix roebellinii, also known as dwarf date-palm, or pygmy date-palm. The palms usually are seen in ...

There is some bad information on the internet saying that pygmy date palm can handle temperatures to 22 degrees. That’s not true. It’s more like about 28 degrees.

There are also compact types, such as the Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii), that are suitable for smaller spaces or containers.

Q: I have a date palm in a large pot on our front porch. This plant did well in summer, but now the fronds are turning brown. - J.Y., The Woodlands A: I assume you have a pygmy date palm as this ...

QUESTION: I have a pygmy date palm that was damaged by the January cold snap. About 80 percent of the fronds are affected. How should it be pruned?

How to Plant One excellent way to obtain a quality pygmy date tree is to purchase a small, established young tree that's already potted.

Small, cute and going extinct: Group warns world’s smallest rabbit is in danger The pygmy rabbit now occupies only 10% of its historic range across Great Basin, according to petition seeking ...

The pygmy date palm is best for small gardens, but if you have room many other species are hardy and tolerant of harsh conditions.

The smallest of the common Phoenix palms, the pygmy date (Phoenix roebelenii) grows just 10 feet tall in sun or moderate shade, where its feathery canopy can carry more than 50 leaves. Native to ...

Another popular tree is the pygmy date palm (P. roebelinii), which has multiple trunks that give it a pleasing symmetry. "It's people-sized," reaching about 12 feet, he said, so it's good for ...