What Palm fruits are these?

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  1. valterj

    valterj Active Member

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    Hi!

    I would like to know which Palm has fruits like these?

    Phoenix canariensis or Chamaerops humilis ???

    Thanks,
    Valter
     

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  2. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like dates for me.
     
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  3. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Canary Island Dates? How big are they? What does the tree look like?
     
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  4. K Baron

    K Baron Well-Known Member

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    Phoenix dactylifera?
     
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  5. lorax

    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Without seeing the tree the best we can do is guess at it.
     
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  6. valterj

    valterj Active Member

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    I think the fruits of Phoenix dactylifera are different:
     

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    More photos. Fruits have 1,5 cm to 2 cm
     

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    DGuertin Active Member 10 Years

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    Looks like canariensis or a close cousin...
     
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  9. lorax

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    That's P. canariensis or a hybrid alright.
     
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  10. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Phoenix canariensis for me too.
     
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