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Mexican Fan Palm (16)

This web page created by Arely G. and Alyssa B.,  Fall 2014
 
 Common Name: Mexican Fan Palm

Botanical Name: Washingtonia robusta

Location: Around the quad and the P.E field
 
Plant Type:  Evergreen

Sunset Zones:   Zones 8,9,10,11-24, H1,H2.

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Water Requirements:  Regular water

Origin: Mexico  

Description: This tree can grow to be over 80 ft tall. Also has a trunk that can grow to be 10ft wide.

Canopy with 30 leaves or less.

Leaves: Fan shaped leaves  3-5 ft wide.

Flowers: White and showy.

Fruit: Black, does not attract wildlife,and fleshy.