Date Palm

Stately Elegance for Grand Landscapes

The Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) brings resort-level elegance to San Antonio landscapes with its massive arching fronds and stout textured trunk. A signature tree for grand entryways, pools, and estate properties. Alfaro Tree Sales stocks Date Palms at our 40-acre Atascosa nursery.

1–2 ft/yr
Growth Rate
40–60 ft
Mature Height
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Since ’76
Growing & Planting
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth
1–2 ft/yr
Mature Height
40–60 ft
Foliage
Evergreen
Resort Elegance
Resort Elegance

Resort Elegance

Date Palms are the signature palm of resort and luxury landscapes, creating an immediate sense of elegance and permanence with their arching frond canopy.

Resort-level elegance Arching frond canopy Stout, textured trunk Available at our 40-acre nursery

Date Palm vs. Windmill Palm

Two popular poolside options for San Antonio compared.

Recommended

Date Palm

Growth Rate1–2 ft/yr
DroughtModerate
FoliageEvergreen
Mature Height40–60 ft
WaterModerate
Best ForResort, Estate

Windmill Palm

Growth Rate1–2 ft/yr
DroughtGood
FoliageEvergreen
Mature Height40–50 ft
WaterModerate
Best ForShade

Growth Timeline

Expected growth after planting.

4 ft
Planting
6 ft
Year 5
7 ft
Year 10
Full form
8 ft
Year 20+
Mature

Care After Planting

Watering

Deep water regularly during the first growing season. Moderate water needs once established; supplement during extended drought.

Soil & Fertilizer

Adapts to most soils. Light balanced fertilizer in spring after year 1.

Pruning

Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Best done in late winter (January–February).

Best Planting Time

October through March is ideal for establishment before summer heat.

Our Planting Process

1

Select & Deliver

Choose your tree at our nursery or by phone. We deliver it to your property.

2

Plant & Mulch

Machine-dug hole, native soil backfill, deep watering, and mulch ring installed.

3

Follow-Up

Written care instructions plus a 30-day establishment check from our crew.

Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
1–2 ft/yr
Mature Height
40–60 ft
Canopy Spread
20–30 ft
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage
Evergreen
Native Range
Middle East / N. Africa
Soil
Any / Well-Drained
Best For
Resort, Estate
Category
Poolside
Nursery
40 Acres, Atascosa TX

Date Palms grow 1–2 ft/yr in San Antonio under good conditions.

Moderately. They benefit from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

Mature size is typically 40–60 ft tall with a 20–30 ft spread.

They thrive in any / well-drained soils, which matches most San Antonio properties.

October through March is ideal. Our team plants year-round with proper watering protocols.

We offer Date Palms in various sizes. Available at our nursery in Atascosa. Call (210) 202-4284.

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Date Palms are excellent for resort, estate in the San Antonio area.