The palm Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) bears pale yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) has showy and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Washingtonia robusta tolerates drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions
Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. With its fast growth rate, Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
