WASHINGTONIA PALM

Scientific Name: Washingtonia filifera Lindl. ex Lindl

Common Names: Desert Fan Palm, California Fan Palm, California Palm, Washington Palm

Description:

• This is a beautiful and iconic palm tree native to the far southwestern United States and Baja California, Mexico.
• Size: It can reach impressive heights of 15-20 meters (49-66 feet) tall with a spread of 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) wide.
• Trunk: The trunk is a defining feature. It’s solitary, sturdy, and columnar, with a grayish-brown color.
• Leaves: Crowning the trunk are large, fan-shaped (palmate) leaves.

Uses:

• Ornamental: Primarily valued for its majestic appearance and drought tolerance.
• Historical Use: Historically, the leaves were used by Native American cultures for making baskets, thatching, and other woven items.