Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm )
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Washingtonia |
| Species | filifera |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | The south-west United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
| Height | 10 - 20 m |
| Spread | 3 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large evergreen palm. |
| ID Characteristic | Arching narrow-lobed fan shaped leaves holding white flowers. |
| Landscape | Architectural patio and container plants. |
| Propagation | The seed is purported to have a very long viability and greminates like 'weeds'. |
| Cultivation | Best grown under glass. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth with vertical fissures if the dead leaf stalks are removed as they typically are in the cultured landscape. |
| Leaf Description | Fan-shaped, with thread-like fibres between the leaflets. |
| Fruit Description | Small and round containing dark, glossy red seed. |
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