Washingtonia robusta
MEXICAN FAN PALM, WASHINGTON PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
30m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Mexico

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Other Common Names: Skyduster

 
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Washingtonia robusta
MEXICAN FAN PALM, WASHINGTON PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
30m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: brown

Bark & Stems: patterned stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, contemporary, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: accents, street tree, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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