Washingtonia Palms

Washingtonia palms include Washingtonia robusta or 'Mexican fan palm' and Washingtonia filifera or 'California fan palm'. The tall straight trunks that we see are not the natural growth habit, these have generally been pruned or trimmed of ald growth, a more natural appearance is to have a 'skirt' of old folaige hanging down the trunk.

Fan Palms are fast growing palm tree suitable for landscaping uses. The fan shaped foilige of these most attractive palms are popular in Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia and California

Sabal Palm Care and Growing Conditions

Washingtonia palms ( are generally fairly hardy and require little care. They do need a sunny aspect and are reasonably drought tolerant once established. They seem to cope well with windy conditions

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Species include : Washingtonia robusta or 'Mexican fan palm' and Washingtonia filifera or 'California fan palm'