Phoenix dactylifera 'Kush Zebda'

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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 Arabia; introd. in the U.S. in 1913 by P.B. Popenoe (commercial importation for West India Gardens). Tree: medium vigor; moderate productivity. Introduced for fruit quality. Fruit: soft type; small, 28-35 x 19-22 mm, ovate; skin thin, tender, yellow when immature, chestnut-brown at maturity; flesh soft, melting; flavor very rich, distinctive; quality excellent; 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 'Kush Zebda' Phoenix dactylifera 'Qush Zabad'