Washington Palm, Mexican Fan Palm
tree
🔬 Washingtonia robusta
Arecaceae
Arecales
حتى 24-30 متر
A fast-growing palm with a single, tall, slender trunk that swells considerably at the base, known for its large, fan-shaped leaves.
Large, bright green, palmate (fan-shaped) leaves, up to 1.5m long. Petioles are spine-edged.
Small, white or pale pink flowers, appearing in drooping inflorescences.
Small, spherical, black fruits, 6-8 mm in diameter.
Plant in sunny locations. Tolerates various well-drained soil types.
Tolerates high heat and drought, needs full sun. Prune dead fronds and remove fiber.
Few problems, may be affected by scale insects or palm weevils.
Mexico and North America (California, Arizona)
-10 إلى 40°C
شمس كاملة إلى جزئية (Full sun to partial shade)
Summer
Clay, loam, or sandy soil, acidic to alkaline.
Provides shade, used in landscaping.
Known as the "Fan Palm". Its dead leaves form a dense, brown, shaggy "skirt" around the trunk.
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