Maxican Fan Palm

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 Maxican Fan Palm a Specie of Washingtonia


Common Name

  • Sky duster 
  • Thread palm
  • Fan palm
  • Cotton palm

Botanical Name

Washingtonia robusta

Name Story:

Mexican fan palm:

You can see this plant growing along the roadsides and beaches in the coastal areas of Mexico. It has a tall and straight posture with leaves only grow at the top of the tree trunk. These leaves are featured with hand-held fan-shaped, full of tropical feeling. Therefore, it is called the Mexican fan palm.

Scientific classification:

Genus:

Washingtonia - Washingtonia

Family:

Arecaceae - Palm, Palm trees

Order:

Arecales - Palms, bullanocks, and allies

Class:

Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots

Phylum:

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes


Information

Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta) is a palm species native to the western and southwestern United States. Mexican fan palm is one of the most frequently planted palm tree species. It has been planted all over the United States city of Los Angeles and is one of the tallest palm trees on the planet.

Characteristics

Plant Type:  Tree

Lifespan:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

Plant Height: 82 to 98 feet

Spread:  7 to 10 feet

Flower Size:  Inflorescence 10 feet long

Habitat:  Desert, coastal areas

Flower Color:  White

Leaf Color:  Green

Fruit Color:   Brown

Stem Color:  Green, Orange

Conditions Requirement:

Sunlight:  Full sun

Hardiness:   20 ℉

Hardiness Zones:   9

Soil:  Loam; well drained; slightly acidic, neutral


Difficulty Rating:

Mexican fan palm is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.

Care Guide:

Water:

Water an establishing or transplanted Mexican fan palm enough to keep its soil consistently moist for the first few months. Once the roots have developed well enough, or when dealing with a mature tree, allow the soil around the tree to dry out fully between deep waterings. Cut watering frequency by half in winter.

Planting Time:    All year around

Harvest Time:   Summer, Autumn

Propagation:  Sowing

Pests and Diseases:   Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects

Uses

Garden Use:

Mexican fan palm is tree commonly grown in coastal gardens of the United States. It copes well with salt and wind. Most often seen as a decorative tree in public areas or mediterranean gardens, its height makes it a difficult choice for a smaller garden. It pairs well with African or Canna lilies, because it sets off their dramatic flowers and foliage.


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