Phoenix dactylifera 'Amir Hajj'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial dioecious evergreen tree.
Life form perennial
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality dioecy
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Cultivation

Origin: in Iraq; introd. in the U.S. in 1929 by R.W. Nixon, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Tree: medium vigor; heavy trunk; moderate productivity. Introduced for highly regarded quality of fruit; especially desirable in khalal stage. Fruit: soft type; below medium, 32-36 x 20-22 mm, oblong to oval; skin tender, yellow when immature, amber to redbrown at maturity; flesh soft; flavor delicate; quality good; ripens at midseason.
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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
Optimum temperature (C°) 26 - 45
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Vigor moderate vigor
Productivity moderate productivity

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Synonyms

Phoenix dactylifera 'Amir Al-Haj' Phoenix dactylifera 'Amir Haj' Phoenix dactylifera 'Amir Hajj' Phoenix dactylifera 'Mirhage'