As with many palm species, the Phoenix Canariensis initially grows in width and does not form a trunk. Only after a few years does the growth form that you probably have in mind when you think of these plants appear: a crest of protruding, feathered fronds grows from a tall trunk without lateral branches.
Only after years does the Canary date palm form a trunk
Lack of secondary thickness growth
Unlike trees, palms only have a single growth point, the palm heart, from which the leaves sprout. The trunk only forms over the years through the dead fronds that are shed in nature. For cultivated plants, once they have completely dried up, you can cut them off about an inch from the stem.
tips
The Canarian date palm can reach an impressive size. Therefore, give it enough space so that the beautiful feather leaves come into their own. Do not prune the palm tree, because the attractive plant does not tolerate this well.