Washingtonia filifera Desert fan palm (Palmae) Evergreen tree

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Washingtonia filifera
Desert fan palm
Evergreen tree
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The Washingtonia filifera plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - S. California, S.W. Arizona, N.W. Mexico. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Desert fan palm.

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Latin Name:  Washingtonia filifera
Common Name:  Desert fan palm
Family:  Palmae
Author:  (Lindl.)Wendl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Often forming extensive groves or small isolated clumps in moist alkaline spots in rocky canyons about seeps, springs and streams below 1500 metres[71, 82, 166].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse. Pre-soaking for 24 hours in warm water may speed up germination, especially of stored seed[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first two winters. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Give the plants some protection from the cold for at least their first two winters outdoors.

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