Today is monday 18 january, it is ºC and
in Santiago
Phoenix canariensis Chabaud
Family: Palmaceae
Name justification:
Phoenix is the Greek name for palm tree, and it is used both for date palm and Canary palm.
Canariensis: from the Canary Islands.
Common name: Canary palm
Description: Tall tree
Leaf: Evergreen Broad Compound Paripinnate
Origin and distribution:
It is native to the Canary Islands. It is the palm tree most cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Location in the garden:
There are two magnificent symmetrical rows of specimens at both paths parallel to the 'Ferradura' walk. In most cases, their trunks are surrounded by ivy, almost up to its crest.
