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Arecaceae
Washingtonia robusta
Mexican Fan Palm, Washington Fan Palm
Growing to huge heights, the Washington fan palm is a commonly planted, long tall palm from Mexico. Its trunk is marked with the remains of old leaf bases and has a coarse appearance. Throughout the season is bears broad, showy, fan-shaped leaves of green that emerge from long, sharply toothed petioles. New growth emerges from the terminus of the tree giving plants a feather-duster appearance. In summer it bears clusters of ivory flowers followed by black fruits.
Sun-loving by nature, Washington Fan Palm is tolerant of poor soils and can withstand mild droughts although it appreciates and responds nicely to moist soils. In warm regions it is most often featured as a street or landscape tree. Old, brown leaves persist on trees creating an unkempt, shaggy thatch over time, so it’s best to remove these regularly if possible.
12 - 8
8 - 15
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Palm or Cycad
Full Sun
60'-100' / 18.3m - 30.5m
8'-10' / 2.4m - 3.0m
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Mexico
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Fast
Average Water
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
None
Ivory
Black
Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
No
Single
Yes
Bold
Glossy
Exfoliating
Feature Plant, Street Trees
Sometimes
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