Palm Trees – Mexican Fan Palm 

• Mexican fan palm 

Botanical name: washingtonia robusta 

Beginner friendly?:  yes

Average size at maturity: can reach heights of over 90 ft with a 10 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer 

Hardy zone: zones 10-12

Flower color: white 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 2-3 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: remove fronds as they brown as needed, save all heavy pruning to maintain desired size and shape for the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: sowing 

Landscape use: focal point, pathway boarder, 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: salt tolerant, disease tolerant 

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release palm tree fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam/sand 

Companion plants: agave, lavender, yucca

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: yes