The dwarf date palm is a hugely versatile addition to any garden, whether planted into pots or within a garden. It loves full sun, but will cope with semi-shade, and is great for exposed, windy sites or sheltered courtyards. Cut off the lower leaves every year to raise the canopy and show off the handsome trunk.

Its soft fronds dance in the breeze and it has a majestic air.

This is a palm that lends itself to subtropical settings and to a more arid garden style, where it is a perfect partner to cacti and succulents.