Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm works in an:

• Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 6–12 m

Mature Width: 3–5 m

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate).

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm frost tolerant?

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Phoenix rupicola produces airy, branched inflorescences of creamy-yellow flowers in spring and early summer. These delicate blooms emerge beneath the graceful, arching fronds and create a soft tropical accent before developing into small ornamental dates.

Does Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm is Native to Native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northeastern India and Bhutan.

Its discreet flowers attract pollinating insects, while the small fruits provide food for birds. The soft, arching canopy also creates sheltered microhabitats for small birds and beneficial insects, adding gentle biodiversity to tropical, courtyard and shaded garden plantings.

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Phoenix rupicola performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the palm matures to support root health, lush frond production and long-term vigour.

Is Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm Drought tolerant?

As a young palm it requires regular watering, and once established the Cliff Date Palm offers moderate drought tolerance. It prefers consistent moisture in well-drained soils but will tolerate short dry periods when supported with deep, occasional watering to maintain healthy fronds and steady growth.