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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 8–10Type PalmClimate Arid, Mediterranean
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — is a robust palm native to the desert oases of California; scientifically known as Washingtonia filifera

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Photos (102)

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, image 75
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) — waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft; it requires full sun and well-draining soil, image 79
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — though well-draining soil is optimal; palm for full
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia Filifera) — Ideal for focal points or grouped for a dramatic effect
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) — it requires full sun and well-draining soil; palm with white and yellow blooms, image 56
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 as its crown
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) — scientifically known as Washingtonia filifera; waxy fronds extending 3-6 ft
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