Washingtonia robusta - Wikipedia
Washingtonia robusta, known by common name as the Mexican fan palm, Mexican washingtonia, or skyduster is a palm tree native to the Baja California peninsula and a small part of Sonora in northwestern Mexico.
Washingtonia Robusta: How To Grow and Care For Mexican Fan …
The Mexican fan palm or botanically Washingtonia Robusta [Washing-ton-ee-a, roh-BUS-tuh] is a flowering species from the Arecaceae or the palm family. Contrary to what the plant’s scientific name suggests, the palm species are not native to Washington or the United States.
Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) - Gardenia
Fast-growing and very tolerant, Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) is a tall evergreen palm with a columnar trunk topped with a relatively small rounded crown of beautifully shaped, fan-like, rich green leaves, up to 3-5 ft. long (90-150 cm).
Washingtonia robusta - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide
Its northern distribution is close to its sister species, Washingtonia filifera, but apparently they never are found growing naturally together. (botanyboy.org) The growth rate of the Mexican fan palm is one of the fastest amongst the commonly grown species of palm.
Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) | North Carolina ...
Mexican fan palm is a tall, fast-growing perennial in the palm family (Arecaceae). It is native to northwest Mexico but has naturalized in parts of Florida, California, Hawaii, Louisiana and Texas. The genus name honors the first president of the United States, Gen. George Washington. The species epithet is Latin for “robust.”
Mexican Fan Palm, Skyduster (Washingtonia robusta) Growing ...
2024年2月1日 · Washingtonia robusta is commonly known as Skyduster or the Mexican fan palm. It is grown as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscapes and can commonly be seen dotting the coastlines and streets of south-western U.S. cities.
Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) - Level Up Garden
2024年9月8日 · Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) is a common ornamental plant that invades riparian areas, orchards, and landscaped areas. This palm is known to form monophyletic trees in riparian areas, and its dead leaves can be a fire hazard.