Mexican Fan Palm

Washingtonia robusta

Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) is a fast-growing palm, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 50-100 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained and occasionally-dry soil. It blooms in yellow and white. It attracts bees and songbirds, stands up well to drought, dry soil and heat.

USDA zones

9-11

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

50-100 ft

Spacing

6-feet-12 feet

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Yellow, White

Attracts

Bees, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Heat, Humidity, Poor soil, Salt, Pollution, Wind

Native to

Mexico