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19 May 2026 · Shady Abdelgaliel
Ziwa Farms Majdol Dates for Exporting
Did you know that the Date is not a tree, but in fact a grass!
The Date Palm (or Phoenix dactylifera) is a flowering plant species in the palm family cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Date trees typically reach about 69’–75′ in height, growing singly or forming a clump with several stems from a single root system. Want to explore more than the Date Palm, check out our list of palms we also grow from seed to your property!