Canary Island palm
NameCanary Island palm
Species NamePhoenix canariensis
Common NameCanary Island palm
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)60
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, rough texture, leaf scars
Foliage Typepinnate fronds
Height (cm)1000
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynatural root flare, not developed for bonsai aesthetics
Notable FeaturesLarge, wild specimen showcasing the natural growth habit of Phoenix canariensis in its native-like environment.
Description
This is a large, mature Canary Island palm, not a bonsai, growing naturally on a steep, arid hillside. It exhibits a robust, straight trunk topped with a dense, arching crown of pinnate fronds, characteristic of the species in its native habitat.
