Phoenix dactylifera 'Khalasa'

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: from Arabia; introd. in the U.S. by P.B. Popenoe in 1913 (private importation for West India Gardens). Tree: moderately low vigor; trunk medium heavy. Imported for excellent quality and flavor, but yields low (55-70 kg/tree). Prolific offshoot production. Fruit: semi-dry type; under medium, 30-40 x 19-23 mm, oblong-oval; skin thin, yellow when immature, amber to reddishbrown at maturity; flesh very tender, melting; flavor rich and delicate; ripens midseason.
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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
Optimum temperature (C°) 26 - 45
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Vigor low vigor to moderate vigor
Productivity low productivity

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Synonyms

Phoenix dactylifera 'Khalas' Phoenix dactylifera 'Khalasa' Phoenix dactylifera 'Khalaseh' Phoenix dactylifera 'Khalasi' Phoenix dactylifera 'Khlas' Phoenix dactylifera 'Khulas'