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California Native Plant

Washingtonia filifera

California Fan Palm

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Information by:         Photographer: Myrna Dowsett/Sortomme

 

Description

California Fan Palm is the only palm native to California. It populates the areas along the San Andreas Fault where water has seeped to the surface and formed springs. It grows to 60' tall and 20' wide. It has light green fronds 3-6' long. One of the m

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

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Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Seascape, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip

Special Uses

Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Modify your controller each season. In the rainy season turn it off.