Pygmy date palm (Phoenix robelenii)

Pronunciation:	FEE-nix
Alternative botanical names:	none
Alternative common names:	Miniature date palm
Family:	Arecaceae
Native to:	Laos
USDA zones:	10-11
Sunset zones:	23-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	shade
Water:	regular watering
Height x width:	6' x 4'
Flowers in:	Summer
Colors:	cream colored
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	The pigmy date palm makes an excellent container plant. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors.