Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm )


Botanical Information

FamilyArecaceae
GenusWashingtonia
Speciesfilifera
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginThe south-west United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)4 - 10
Temperature (°F)40 - 50
Height10 - 20 m
Spread3 - 6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLarge evergreen palm.
ID CharacteristicArching narrow-lobed fan shaped leaves holding white flowers.
LandscapeArchitectural patio and container plants.
PropagationThe seed is purported to have a very long viability and greminates like 'weeds'.
CultivationBest grown under glass.
PestsNo major issues.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth with vertical fissures if the dead leaf stalks are removed as they typically are in the cultured landscape.
Leaf DescriptionFan-shaped, with thread-like fibres between the leaflets.
Fruit DescriptionSmall and round containing dark, glossy red seed.

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