CALIFORNIA FAN PALM

Washingtonia filifera

One of the most desert-adapted and low water use palms with minimal litter. The fruit of the California Fan Palm can be eaten raw, cooked, or ground into flour for baking.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Trees

Hardiness: 14˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure:

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow/Moderate

Average Size: 50’ H × 15’ W

Coverage: 133 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Green and yellow

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: White/yellow garlands

Flower Season:

Fruit: Red-black fruit containing single seed

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: No

Allergies: Mildly allergenic