California Fan Palm

Washingtonia Filifera

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Overview

The California Fan Palm, Washingtonia filifera, thrives in zones 8-11, adorned with fan-like, waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft. Its robust trunk grows 2-3 ft in diameter, reaching up to 60 ft tall. Notable for its distinctive skirt of dead leaves, it requires full sun and well-draining soil, offering a striking vertical accent for arid landscapes. Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for focal points or grouped for a dramatic effect.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Arid, Mediterranean

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Arecaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — it is sure to captivate both the client and any visitors of the garden; its robust trunk grows 2-3 ft in

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; is a robust palm native to the desert oases of California

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — palm with white and yellow blooms; these leaves are lush green, adding a pop of color and exotic flair to your

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — palm for full; it is sure to captivate both the client and any visitors of the garden

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft; it requires full sun and well-draining soil, image 53

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Its robust trunk grows 2-3 ft in diameter, reaching up to 60 ft tall; with a spread of 10 to 15 feet, image 54

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Notable for its distinctive skirt of dead leaves; it requires full sun exposure to thrive and can, image 55

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — it requires full sun and well-draining soil; palm with white and yellow blooms, image 56

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — offering a striking vertical accent for arid landscapes; moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once, image 57

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established; may exhibit a unique "skirt" of dead leaves, image 58

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Ideal for focal points or grouped for a dramatic effect; regular watering will encourage a healthier, image 59

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — scientifically known as Washingtonia filifera; waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft, image 60

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — is a robust palm native to the desert oases of California; scientifically known as Washingtonia, image 61

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — This stately palm can reach impressive heights of up to 60 feet; giving the plant its specific, image 62

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — with a spread of 10 to 15 feet as its crown of fan-shaped fronds extends outward; with its low, image 63

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — it requires full sun and well-draining soil; palm with white and yellow blooms, image 82

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; is a robust palm native to the desert oases of California, image 76

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — palm with white and yellow blooms; these leaves are lush green, adding a pop of color and exotic, image 77

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — palm for full; it is sure to captivate both the client and any visitors of the garden, image 78

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft; it requires full sun and well-draining soil, image 79

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Its robust trunk grows 2-3 ft in diameter, reaching up to 60 ft tall; with a spread of 10 to 15 feet, image 80

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Notable for its distinctive skirt of dead leaves; it requires full sun exposure to thrive and can, image 81

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — typically 2 to 3 feet in diameter; notable for its distinctive skirt of dead leaves, image 64

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — may exhibit a unique "skirt" of dead leaves before maintenance; this stately palm can reach, image 65

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