Washingtonia filifera

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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California Fan Palm, California Palm, Desert Fan Palm

Washingtonia filifera, commonly known as the California Fan Palm or Desert Fan Palm, is one of the more popular Palm trees. It features a large crown of feathery, mid-green fronds which are are held on a thick and fibrous trunk. This stately and distinctive tree typically grows to 12 m tall and 6 m wide. Washingtonia filifera makes for a fantastic specimen and is great for lining entranceways and avenues, and is often used in mixed plantings, tropical gardens, and parks.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Palms
Height:	12.00 m
Spread:	6.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Avenues, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Coastal, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	California Fan Palm, California Palm, Desert Fan Palm

Washingtonia filifera Details

Washingtonia filifera, commonly known as the California Fan Palm or Desert Fan Palm, is one of the more popular Palm trees. It features a large crown of feathery, mid-green fronds which are are held on a thick and fibrous trunk. The trunk is often ringed with old leaf scars. White flowers are borne as clusters in summer and result in brown-black berries. This stately and distinctive tree typically grows to 12 m tall and 6 m wide. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site, and will tolerate some wind, extended dry periods, and moderate frost. Washingtonia filifera makes for a fantastic specimen and is great for lining entranceways and avenues, and is often used in mixed plantings, tropical gardens, and parks.