True Date Palm – Phoenix dactylifera Seeds | 60 Edible Date Palm Tree Seeds | Tropical Evergreen Palm | Heat & Drought Tolerant

Grow your own iconic tropical palm with this pack of 60 True Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) seeds. Famous for producing the delicious sweet edible dates enjoyed around the world, this historic tree has been cultivated for thousands of years throughout North Africa and the Middle East.

The True Date Palm forms a tall, elegant trunk with a distinctive diamond-pattern texture created by old leaf scars. At maturity, the tree produces a crown of large feathery fronds that can reach 15–20 feet long, forming an impressive canopy. In warm climates, female trees produce clusters of golden to reddish dates once pollinated by a nearby male tree.

Highly adaptable and extremely tough, this palm thrives in hot sunny climates and tolerates drought, heat, and salty soils. It is commonly used in desert landscapes, tropical gardens, boulevards, resorts, and large open spaces, where its dramatic height and tropical appearance make it a stunning focal point.

You will receive:
✔️ 60 True Date Palm seeds
✔️ Botanical species: Phoenix dactylifera
✔️ Fresh, untreated seeds ready for planting
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Basic planting instructions

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: True Date Palm
Botanical Name: Phoenix dactylifera
Plant Type: Tropical palm tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Sandy or well-drained soil
Watering: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 60–100 feet
Mature Spread: 20–40 feet
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zones: 9–11
Special Features: Edible fruit, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, dramatic tropical palm

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in a deep container, since date palms develop a fast-growing taproot that needs vertical space for healthy growth.