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 Washingtonia Palm (Washingtonia robusta) - Not Recommended

Washingtonia Palm

Florida Native:

No

Special interest:

Petticoat when left on tree 

Growth Rate:

Fast

Height at Maturity:

60'

Width at Maturity:

15'

Grow Space:

Small, 15’ from OHU  

Soil Requirements:

Any

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

Despite its adaptability, this is a palm to avoid in most landscapes. Though pretty when young, the palm quickly outgrows most landscapes. Petticoat should remain on palm. Palm is host to a number of diseases, often spread by poor pruning and culture. This palm will not survive high winds. 

Uses:

Specimen 

Maintenance:

$$$$$ 

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