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. Despite its limited native distribution, W. robusta one of the most widely cultivated subtropical palms in the world. [3]

2018年12月30日 · This palm is native to the desert mountain valleys and canyons of Sonora and Baja Mexico. It is a popular landscape plant in Florida, California and Arizona and in areas where it is hardy throughout the world.

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 Mexican Fan palm, aka Washington palm, skyduster, or Washingtonia robusta, is a fast-growing, cold hardy, salt-tolerant palm that’s a great choice for coastal areas and beaches. The palm tree can stand out in commercial or massive residential environments and add a touch of nature to high-rise homes.

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.

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).

Scientific name: Washingtonia robusta Pronunciation: wosh-ing-TOE-nee-uh roe-BUS-tuh Common name(s): Washington Palm, Mexican Washington Palm Family: Arecaceae USDA hardiness zones: 9 through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Uses: wide tree lawns (>6 feet wide); medium-sized tree lawns (4-6 feet wide); narrow tree lawns (3-4 feet

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.

2024年9月8日 · Mexican Fan Palm, commonly known as Washingtonia robusta, Mexican Washingtonia, or Sky Duster. The Mexican Fan Palm is one of the fastest growing varieties of palm trees. As its name suggests, it originates from Mexico, but it has spread throughout the United States, including California.

Characteristics: Washingtonia robusta, also refered to as the Mexican fan palm, is a tall, slender palm tree that grows anywhere from 60 to 100 feet high. The tapering trunk noticeably flares at the base and is often exposing the roots.