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PalmArecaceae

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican fan palmواشنجتونيا رفيع الساق

Height
15–20 m
Spread
5 m
Spacing
3 m

WILS item code WILS-P-000005

Plant

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Native to
Canyons of Sonora, Baja and Mexico
Form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate (3 of 5)
Lifespan
Long (5 of 5)
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
Pale orange-pink or white
Flowering
Jun–Jul
Roots
Fibrous

Site

Sun
Full sun (5 of 5)
Water use
Moderate (3 of 5)
Drought tolerance
High (4 of 5)
Cold tolerance
Not known
Salt tolerance
High (4 of 5)
Wind tolerance
High (4 of 5)

Use

Good for
Feature plant, Street tree, Coastal, Containers
Upkeep
Not known
Thorns
Thorny tips

A longer line means more of that trait. A lighter part shows where sources differ.

Where it grows

The native range of Washingtonia robusta is not on record yet.

Drawings and CAD

  • CAD drawing - Top & ElevationDXFNot available