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Phoenix sylvestris, Wild Date Palm. This palm is native to India and southern portions of Pakistan. Though slow growing, it can reach heights of up to 50 feet. The oblong fruits are 1 inch long and occur in orange clusters, turning dark red to purple when mature. Each individual tree is either a male or a female. Male trees are extremely allergenic because their pollen is air-borne, whereas female palms cause minimal to no allergies. The wild date palm is an attractive landscape specimen with its blue-green leaves, textured trunk, and yellow inflorescences. The canopy of this palm is dense, exhibits a round shape, and can provide light shade. This palm will thrive and show the best growth when it is planted in direct sunlight. Wild date palm is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained sandy soils, but it grows better when regularly watered. This species is susceptible to lethal yellowing disease, so it is best to avoid planting wild date palm where the disease is known to be present. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr308