Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera 10 Seeds

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as the date palm, is a long-lived, feather-leaved palm native to arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa, prized for its edible, sweet fruits. It typically reaches 15–25 meters in height with a straight, columnar trunk covered in old leaf bases and topped by a dense crown of gracefully arching, pinnate fronds that can span up to 6 meters. As a dioecious species, separate male and female trees are required for fruiting, and cultivation often involves hand-pollination to ensure abundant, high-quality dates. Adapted to intense heat, saline soils, and drought, the date palm is a keystone agricultural species in desert oases, providing shade, food, and materials from its leaves and wood. Its significance stretches deep into human history—symbolizing prosperity and sustenance—while modern commercial varieties continue to make it a global crop of great cultural and economic importance.