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Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Applegate/Sortomm

 

Description

The Mexican Fan Palm is a very tall, rapidly growing palm with large, fan-shaped leaves. It has a tropical look, and can grow several feet a year. This species is excellent for larger gardens and lining streets and avenues.

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

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

Medium

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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.