California Fan Palm

Description
Botanical Name: 
Washingtonia filifera

Native to California, Arizona.  Leaves are light green, with small teeth, long stalked 3' to 6' and stand well apart in an open crown. When leaves mature they bend down and form a 'skirt'. Trunk is thicker and overall height is shorter than 'Robusta'.  Fast growth rate.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Palms
Name: 
California Fan Palm
Plant Type: 
Semi-evergreen
Flower: 
Non flowering
Mature Size: 
60' x 20'
Water: 
Low once established
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
10'
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April through October