Washingtonia Palm- Easy care

Washingtonia Palm- Stays Aloft

• It is popular ornamental palm. it has many names like California Fan Palm, Desert Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm, Cotton Palm. At local nurseries, it is called (wall palm Punjabi wall means thread/ Hair) as its leaves have threads. It has good resistance to wind pressure. A cold hardy plant and can grow in most of the soils. Locally found is washingtonia robusta.

A fast growing plant and can attain height up to 100 ft.
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Needs a little water when planted. Usually water not required when mature.
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Adds to home landscape. Fertilization rarely necessary.
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Has good number of leaves- Photo by Rashad

Petticoat of dried leaves adds charm
but could be harboring place for birds and pests.
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View of leaf- called costapalmate. Photo by Rashad

Adoring Pakistan Park. Group planting. Photo by Rashad

A painted view. Photo by Rashad

A choice for golf course. Thrives well in extreme heat.
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• A happy reading, readers!