Select a location with full sun where soils are well-draining. Date palms can grow in sand, loam, or even clay soil. The tree is tolerant of drought but needs plenty of water when flowering and fruiting. Plant the trees in spring or fall for best results.

Where do date palms grow in the US?

In the USA, dates are being grown in Southern California, Southwestern Arizona, and around Las Vegas, Nevada. Dates are also grown in some areas of Mexico and in South America, as well as in Australia, Western China, Western India, and in Southern Pakistan.

Can you grow date palms in Australia?

Australian production has largely been restricted to Central Australia in the past, although more recent plantings have been made in South Australia. Date palms need a long, hot growing season. Low humidity and the absence of summer rain help in the production of high quality fruit.