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    Washingtonia robusta

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Fan Palm
    • Mexican Washingtonia

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 82'-100'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Washingtonia robusta plant details

    Washingtonia robusta is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Washingtonia robusta

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 82 FT - 100 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Washingtonia robusta

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A tall slender palm (to 100') whose relatively compact leaf stalks are streaked with red; an imposing tree where hardy. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Washingtonia robusta plant

    How to Grow Washingtonia robusta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Washingtonia filifera

    aka Washingtonia filibusta, Arizona Fan Palm, California Fan Palm, Cotton Palm, Desert Fan Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 50'-70'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Washingtonia filifera form by Cistus Nursery
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