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Mexican Fan Palm

Washingtonia Robusta

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Overview

The Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) is a striking, tall palm with an elegant, slender trunk that can reach up to 100 feet. Its large, fan-shaped leaves create a dramatic canopy around 5 feet wide. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. This low-maintenance palm adds vertical interest to any landscape, perfect for avenues or as a focal point. Drought-tolerant once established.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type PalmClimate Arid
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — stands majestically as a landmark species in any landscape design; hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Arid

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Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — Considering their eventual height; drought-tolerant once established
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — tall palm with an elegant
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil; stands majestically as a landmark, image 53
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — slender trunk that can reach up to 100 feet
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — Considering their eventual height
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — It enjoys full sun and is highly tolerant of drought conditions once established
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — This low-maintenance palm adds vertical interest to any landscape, perfect for avenues or as a focal point
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — The gray-green to blue-green fronds are held aloft on 3 to 5-foot petioles
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — This palm's impressive silhouette against the skyline will provide a striking vertical element
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — The palm's crown boasts a splendid array of fan-shaped leaves, each measuring about 3 to 4 feet across, image 61
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — the Mexican Fan Palm requires ample space to accommodate its grand scale; this low-maintenance palm adds vertical
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — this robust palm is renowned for its remarkable height and slender
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — This palm's impressive silhouette against the skyline will provide a striking vertical element; slender, image 66
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — with a trunk diameter typically between 1 to 2 feet; originating from the arid regions of Baja California and Sonora
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil; stands majestically as a landmark species in any
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — The Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) is a striking; its large, fan-shaped leaves create a dramatic canopy
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — palm for full
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — and they are known for their rapid growth rate; palm for full
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — the Mexican Fan Palm requires ample space to accommodate its grand scale
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — it's crucial to plan carefully to avoid potential interference with overhead lines or adjacent structures
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia Robusta) — it's crucial to plan carefully to avoid potential interference with overhead lines or adjacent structures; the
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