The species is cold hardy down into the high teens and the canopy will show moderate to severe freeze damage after such freeze events but she recovers nicely and regenerates a new canopy during a single growing season. This spectacular palm is often used on luxury properties, golf courses or for avenue plantings.

Sylvesters are cold hardy, drought tolerant and moderately salt tolerant. They have a slow growth rate, ultimately reaching a height of 50 feet. They grow well in almost any well-drained soil, including sand.

The Sylvester Date Palm Tree, also known as the Silver Date Palm or Wild Date Palm, is one of the most beautiful of all palm tree varieties. It is a fast growing palm that can get up to 40-50ft tall and 25ft wide.

The Sylvester Date Palm is dioecious, male and female flowers are born on different plants. Flowers are followed by oval fruits, about 1 inch in diameter, turning purple-black when ripe. Fruits are editable and have sweet taste. ... The Sylvester Date Palm can withstand a drought for a short period of time.. . . . .364011236240!]0000000000000009783314145874!]