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Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Applegate/Sortomm

 

Description

The Mexican Fan Palm is a large palm with very large, fan-shaped leaves. It has a tropical look, and grows rapidly. This variety is excellent for larger gardens and lining streets and avenues. It has become invasive in certain areas of California. Dead fronds can create fire hazard. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting this palm as it can end up clogging the channel or suffocating trees.

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.