Doum palm

SpeciesHyphaene thebaica

Also called Gingerbread palm, Dom palm, Egyptian doum palm

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Days to germination7–14 days

“Watering deeply once every 1 to 2 weeks during the growing season” — Doum Palm Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Days to maturity5–7 years

“Days to maturity: 1800-2400 days (5-7 years to first fruit;” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

Germination temperature75–85 °F

“maintain warm temperatures (75-85°F);” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

Lightfull sun

“Sun: Full sun, 8+ hours daily; requires intense, direct sunlight” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

WaterDrought-tolerant once established; water young trees regularly until roots are deep; mature trees need minimal supplemental water

“Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water young trees regularly” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

Soil pH6–8

“Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0.” — Doum Palm Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Hardiness zones9b-11

“Thrives in USDA zones 9b-11;” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

Spacing137.5 in

Height669 in

“The doum palm is a dioecious palm and grows up to 17 m (56 ft) high.” — Hyphaene thebaica - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

“Seed swells and develops a primary root; slow germination typically” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

Ready whenThe fruit hardens and turns glossy reddish-brown — it's used dry and mature, not soft; ripeness means fully colored and shelf-stable.

“The fruit hardens and turns glossy reddish-brown — it's used dry and mature, not soft; ripeness means fully colored and shelf-stable” — Doum Palm Fruit (Dom): Gingerbread Taste, Uses & Nutrition · FruitLore

Edible partssweet, fibrous fruit interior is eaten fresh, dried, or ground into flour

“The sweet, fibrous fruit interior is eaten fresh, dried, or ground” — How to Grow Doum Palm — LizPlants

Toxicitynot toxic

“Doum Palm is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.” — Doum Palm Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

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