This palm has a medium growth rate to 60'. The Canary Date has a stout fat trunk with a very long coarse light green fronds, it is spiny at the base and is a very showy focal plant. This palm needs to be planted in an area where it receives full sun and is allowed 20'-30' diameter open planting area. The Canary Island Date is a palm that is very hardy to the heat and the cold and it is also mainly insect and disease free.