Washingtonia robusta

Washingtonia robusta Details

Washingtonia robusta, commonly known as the Mexican Fan Palm or Skyduster, is a popular Palm tree. It features a crown of large, dark green fronds which have a prominent midrib. These are held on a thick and fibrous trunk which carries remnants of the fallen fronds as a skirt. White flowers are borne in summer on multi-branched stems and result in brown-black berries in autumn. This stately and distinctive tree grows quickly to about 15 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 robusta is commonly grown as a specimen, planted to border or line an entrance, included in a mixed planting, or used in Mediterranean themed gardens.