Washingtonia filifera |
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California Fan Palm |
California Fan Palm is the only palm native to CA. It grows to 60' tall and 20' wide. It has light green fronds 3'-6' long. This palm has a gray trunk, ringed with old frond scars. Mature fronds have curved thorns along the margins. Yellow white flowers appear in spring and summer. It prefers full sun, heat and will become drought tolerant once it's established. It will do better with occasional deep watering.
Plant Type
Palm
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Season
Summer
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.