Washingtonia filifera, the desert fan palm, [4] California fan palm, or California palm, [5][6][7] is a flowering plant in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the far southwestern United States and Baja California, Mexico. Growing to 15–20 m (49–66 ft) tall by 3–6 m (10–20 ft) broad, it is an evergreen monocot with a tree -like growth habit.

2022年5月9日 · Washingtonia filifera, more commonly known as the California fan palm or desert fan palm, is an obvious choice for your garden if you live in a native region and have the space. These plants are a dream to grow and care for, thriving with just a little attention, and will develop into towering “trees” with beautiful leaves and charming old ...

Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm) is a medium to large evergreen palm with a tree-like growth habit. It has a sturdy columnar trunk crowned by beautifully shaped, fan-like, waxy gray-green blades, up to 3-6 ft. long (90-180 cm). Erect at …

2022年11月21日 · The California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) is a tall palm tree native to southern Nevada and California, western Arizona, and the Baja in Mexico. Although its native range is limited, this grand tree will thrive in any dry to semi-dry climate, and even at elevations up to 4,000 feet (1219 m.).

2023年2月22日 · The California fan palm, also referred to as California palm, which is scientifically known as Washingtonia filifera, is a palm tree endemic to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This fast-growing, tall and majestic palm has become a distinctive representation of California’s environment due to its unique fan-shaped leaves ...

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 is a popular choice for desert landscaping. They are tough and hardy, resisting temperatures below frost, extreme heat, drought, and heavy winds. Plant in groups for a dramatic effect. Line roads and driveways or plant in groups of two or three for a tropical look.

The California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) is renowned for its striking appearance, featuring a tall and slender trunk that can reach 80 feet in height. Its distinctive fan-shaped fronds can span up to 10 feet in diameter, providing both shade and beauty.

2015年8月12日 · Washingtonia filifera is California's only native palm. Though fairly commonly grown, mature specimens make excellent specimens and still a different look from the overly common Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) which is grown everywhere one looks. These palms do best inland away from ocean influence, which tends to make their crowns ...

The only native palm in the western US, it grows in disjunct desert oases (where there is a continuous supply of underground water), along the San Andreas fault where water is forced to the surface, and in canyons in the Mojave and Colorado …