Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

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Size: Ex Ground

Ex Ground

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

Ex Ground: 5m – 9m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

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).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

Phoenix rupicola, the Cliff Date Palm, is a slender single-stemmed palm with an elegant crown of arching feather-like fronds. The trunk is clean and relatively smooth compared with other date palms, giving it a refined upright form.

Cliff Date Palm grows to 8-10 metres tall with a spread of 3-5 metres, forming a graceful canopy well suited to tropical and subtropical landscapes. Small cream-yellow flowers are borne on branched inflorescences, followed by ornamental dates. It works beautifully as a focal specimen, in clustered groupings, or in avenue planting.

Cliff Date Palm is moderately fast-growing in warm conditions and performs best in warm frost-free climates, tolerating light coastal exposure. It prefers full sun but also grows in partial shade while young. It is evergreen, low maintenance, and shows moderate drought tolerance once established.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Phoenix rupicola Cliff Date Palm

How tall does the Cliff Date Palm grow?

Phoenix rupicola grows to 8-10 metres tall with a spread of 3-5 metres, forming a refined upright crown.

How fast does the Cliff Date Palm grow?

The Cliff Date Palm is moderately fast-growing in warm, favourable conditions.

What makes the Cliff Date Palm different from other date palms?

The Cliff Date Palm has a notably clean, smooth trunk and a slender, graceful crown, giving it a more refined look than the heavier Canary Island Date Palm.

Can the Cliff Date Palm grow in pots?

Yes. While young the Cliff Date Palm grows well in large pots and suits courtyards, patios, and poolside positions.

Is the Cliff Date Palm drought tolerant?

It shows moderate drought tolerance once established, though regular watering supports stronger growth.

Is the Cliff Date Palm evergreen?

Yes. Phoenix rupicola is an evergreen palm, holding its crown of arching fronds year-round.

Where does the Cliff Date Palm grow best in Australia?

The Cliff Date Palm thrives in warm frost-free climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. It is not tolerant of heavy frost.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

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.

Is Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

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).

Growth Rate of Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

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

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

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.

Does Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm Flower?

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

Is Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm an Australian Native Tree?

No

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

What is the Wildlife Value of Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm need?

Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

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?

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.

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How To Plant Your Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Phoenix rupicola – Cliff Date Palm in Different Soil

Phoenix rupicola performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.