Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Full sunSalt: 4 of 5
Native
Plant library · 4 plants
Palms for Dubai gardens
Palms give height and a tropical outline from a small footprint, and several species cope with the UAE's heat, wind and salty water. Trunk style, frond shape and mature size differ a lot, so choose by how much room the crown will need and how much summer water you can give it. Each palm below lists its planting months, watering and the pests to watch for.
Plants4Native1 of 4Low water2 of 4Salt-tolerant1 of 4
The plants
All 4 palms
Every plant is rated 1–5 for heat, salt, drought, shade and ease of care, with a month-by-month season guide.
Washingtonia Palm
Washingtonia robusta
Full sunSalt: 3 of 5
Adapted
Foxtail Palm
Wodyetia bifurcata
Sun/part shadeSalt: 3 of 5
Bismarck Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
Full sunSalt: 3 of 5
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From AED 500/month
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