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Washingtonia Robusta and Filifera Palms
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Washingtonia Robusta
Soaring to over 100 ft (30.5 m), this skyscraper of the palm world
is a striking sight when planted at equal intervals along a boulevard
or when snuggled up in groups against high rise buildings. The
gray trunk is ringed with closely set leaf scars although usually at
least part of the trunk remains covered with dead leaves that
hang in a thatch. The solitary trunk, about 10-12 in (25.4-30.5
cm) in diameter, bulges at the ground and becomes slender as it
approaches a crown of large palmate leaves with gracefully
drooping leaflet tips. These are rich glossy green and grow (0.9 m)
orange leaf stems that are edged with vicious sawtooth spines.
As the leaves die, they fall against the trunk to create the "hula
skirt" effect for which this palm is famous. Unfortunately this
shaggy skirt of dead dry leaves is a fire hazard and provides a
home for rats and other undesirable creatures. Many municipalities
in California require that the dead leaves be removed which can be
quite a hassle when they're dangling 80 ft (25 m) up in the air! In
Florida this is not such a problem as the humid climate and
occasional high winds tend to keep the palms skirt-free.
Washington palms in Florida usually do not reach maximum
height, tending to get their crowns blasted off by lightning when
they begin to tower over neighboring trees.
In early summer large, light beige, branched inflorescences extend
past the leaves growing 7-10 ft (2-3 m) long. These hold clusters
of small whitish flowers that mature into 1/2 in (1.3 m) black
berries that are easy (for a palm) to germinate.
Soaring to over 100 ft (30.5 m), this skyscraper of the palm world
is a striking sight when planted at equal intervals along a boulevard
or when snuggled up in groups against high rise buildings. The
gray trunk is ringed with closely set leaf scars although usually at
least part of the trunk remains covered with dead leaves that
hang in a thatch. The solitary trunk, about 10-12 in (25.4-30.5
cm) in diameter, bulges at the ground and becomes slender as it
approaches a crown of large palmate leaves with gracefully
drooping leaflet tips. These are rich glossy green and grow (0.9 m)
orange leaf stems that are edged with vicious sawtooth spines.
As the leaves die, they fall against the trunk to create the "hula
skirt" effect for which this palm is famous. Unfortunately this
shaggy skirt of dead dry leaves is a fire hazard and provides a
home for rats and other undesirable creatures. Many municipalities
in California require that the dead leaves be removed which can be
quite a hassle when they're dangling 80 ft (25 m) up in the air! In
Florida this is not such a problem as the humid climate and
occasional high winds tend to keep the palms skirt-free.
Washington palms in Florida usually do not reach maximum
height, tending to get their crowns blasted off by lightning when
they begin to tower over neighboring trees.
In early summer large, light beige, branched inflorescences extend
past the leaves growing 7-10 ft (2-3 m) long. These hold clusters
of small whitish flowers that mature into 1/2 in (1.3 m) black
berries that are easy (for a palm) to germinate.
Washingtonia Robusta
Dry Climate: Does not like a lot of water.
Do not over water this tree.
Plant in full sun. Needs fast drain..
Enjoys: Epsom salt
Do not over water this tree.
Plant in full sun. Needs fast drain..
Enjoys: Epsom salt
Location
This palm is native to the desert mountain valleys and canyons of
Sonora and Baja Mexico. It is a popular landscape plant in Florida,
California and Arizona and in areas where it is hardy throughout
the world.
Culture
Washington palm prefers a moderately rich well drained soil but
can survive on poor soils, even sand.
Light: It does best in bright sunny conditions but Washington
palm will tolerate some shade.
Moisture: Washington palm is drought resistant when established,
but looks better and grows faster when given adequate moisture.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11. Washington palm is hardy down to
about 20ºF but foliage will be damaged at that temperature.
Propagation: Propagate by seeds, which will germinate within 2
months.
This palm is native to the desert mountain valleys and canyons of
Sonora and Baja Mexico. It is a popular landscape plant in Florida,
California and Arizona and in areas where it is hardy throughout
the world.
Culture
Washington palm prefers a moderately rich well drained soil but
can survive on poor soils, even sand.
Light: It does best in bright sunny conditions but Washington
palm will tolerate some shade.
Moisture: Washington palm is drought resistant when established,
but looks better and grows faster when given adequate moisture.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9-11. Washington palm is hardy down to
about 20ºF but foliage will be damaged at that temperature.
Propagation: Propagate by seeds, which will germinate within 2
months.
Usage
Use the Washington palm for formal groupings, street plantings,
and groves in large open areas - these are the palms planted along
Venice Beach and other California beaches. Young plants can be
grown in containers and give a tropical look to patios and decks.
This palm should only be used in large open areas - it is NOT a
good palm for residences with small yards.
Use the Washington palm for formal groupings, street plantings,
and groves in large open areas - these are the palms planted along
Venice Beach and other California beaches. Young plants can be
grown in containers and give a tropical look to patios and decks.
This palm should only be used in large open areas - it is NOT a
good palm for residences with small yards.
Features
Washington palm has many fine attributes including salt resistance
and fast rate of growth. This palm is inexpensive, easy to
transplant and easy to find. It is available from nurseries, home
centers and discount garden stores. It is becoming one of the
commercial landscaper's favorite palms - appearing in startling
numbers along Florida's urban freeways, and in commercial and
industrial developments.
Washington palm has many fine attributes including salt resistance
and fast rate of growth. This palm is inexpensive, easy to
transplant and easy to find. It is available from nurseries, home
centers and discount garden stores. It is becoming one of the
commercial landscaper's favorite palms - appearing in startling
numbers along Florida's urban freeways, and in commercial and
industrial developments.
Washingtonia Filifera
Dry Climate: Does not like a lot of water.
Do not over water this tree.
Plant in full sun. Needs fast drain..
Enjoys: Epsom salt
Do not over water this tree.
Plant in full sun. Needs fast drain..
Enjoys: Epsom salt
Washingtonia Filifera
Stately and distinctive, the California fan palm is one of the most
widely grown palms in subtropical climates. California fan palm can
grow 60 ft (18.3 m) tall with a crown spread of 15 ft (4.6 m). The
massive gray trunk is barrel shaped and ringed with old leaf scars,
and may reach over 3 ft (0.9 m) in diameter at its widest point.
California fan palm can have m) across. They spread out to form a
loose and open crown. The petioles (leaf stems) of mature palms
are armed along the margins with curved thorns; those of young
palms are largely unarmed. The individual leaflets are pendulous
and swing freely in the wind. Abundant cotton-like threads on and
between the leaflets persist even when the palm is mature. If old
leaves are not removed, they form a continuous "petticoat" from
the crown all the way to the ground. The California fan palm
produces numerous branching flower clusters that project out
and often downward from the leaf crown. The bisexual blossoms
are white and yellow and give rise to oblong or round red-black
fruit, each about a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in diameter. The fruits of
California fan palm contain a single seed, approximately 1/4 in (0.6
cm) in diameter.
Stately and distinctive, the California fan palm is one of the most
widely grown palms in subtropical climates. California fan palm can
grow 60 ft (18.3 m) tall with a crown spread of 15 ft (4.6 m). The
massive gray trunk is barrel shaped and ringed with old leaf scars,
and may reach over 3 ft (0.9 m) in diameter at its widest point.
California fan palm can have m) across. They spread out to form a
loose and open crown. The petioles (leaf stems) of mature palms
are armed along the margins with curved thorns; those of young
palms are largely unarmed. The individual leaflets are pendulous
and swing freely in the wind. Abundant cotton-like threads on and
between the leaflets persist even when the palm is mature. If old
leaves are not removed, they form a continuous "petticoat" from
the crown all the way to the ground. The California fan palm
produces numerous branching flower clusters that project out
and often downward from the leaf crown. The bisexual blossoms
are white and yellow and give rise to oblong or round red-black
fruit, each about a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in diameter. The fruits of
California fan palm contain a single seed, approximately 1/4 in (0.6
cm) in diameter.
The Washingtonia is being grown in colder climates with success
fully protected in locations like Wisconsin and as far north as
Massachusetts.....
fully protected in locations like Wisconsin and as far north as
Massachusetts.....
