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California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera

Climate Resiliency 3 out of 5 stars

Not suggested for small landscape spaces, very large palm. Same fan-shaped leaves as W. robusta (Mexican Fan Palm), but with a thicker trunk. If desired, remove fronds only after they have turned brown. Remove flower stalks before seeds set to prevent reseeding in the landscape. May be susceptible to Budrot (Penicillium vermoeseni) fungus. Spay bordeauz as a preventative to control. Subject to lighting injury.

  • Plant type: Palm
  • Maintenance level: Medium
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full
  • Height range: 30–60 Feet
  • Width range: 10–15 Feet
  • Canopy value: 133 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: White
  • Flower season: Summer
  • Fruit color: Blue, Black
  • Fruit season: Summer, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Pool Friendly, Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 18 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Native location: Native to desert springs of Nevada, Arizona and California
  • PH preference: Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
  • USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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