Description
| Common Name | Mexican fan palms. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 30m in its native habitat |
| Difficulty Level | Medium. |
Planting And Care
It is probably one of the fastest-growing palm trees in the world even in cool weather but for it to really shoot up, it likes heat during the summer months. Washingtonians are happier in a less humid climate than ours, so pick a sunny, well-drained place where the palm will get good breezes. Soil amendments aren’t really necessary. Beware of the sharp teeth on the palm s leaf stems.
Washingtonia Care
Plant at least 6 to 8 feet away from the house to give the big fronds room to spread out. If planting in a row, place them at least 6 feet apart. For use along a drive, come out at least 5 or 6 feet so the young palms wide crown isn’t in the way. This palm is too fast and too big to make a good container plant.
| Sunlight | Full sun, sheltered aspect. |
| Watering | it appreciates regular watering to keep it moving. |
| Soil | Good drainage, alkaline gritty soil. |
| Temperature | it will manage temperatures to -6C but needs care and extra protection through the winter months. |
| Fertilizer | Fertilize in spring, summer, and fall with a good palm fertilizer containing micronutrients. |
Washingtonia Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Landscape uses for Washingtonian palm lining the property border in groups as architectural accents for a tall house anchor or backdrop for groupings of smaller palms and shrubs in a row along a fence, walk, or driveway
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