Washingtonia filifera

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California Fan Palm

  
California Native Plant
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Information by:         Photographer: Myrna Dowsett/Sortomme

 

Description

California Fan Palm is the only palm native to CA. It populates the areas along the San Andreas Fault where water has seeped to the surface and formed springs. It grows to 60' tall and 20' wide. It has light green fronds 3'-6' long. One of the most common uses of the palms fronds by Native Californians were in forming housing and hatched ramadas. Fronds and frond fiber were also used to make sandals, cordage, nets and mats.

 

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Plant Type

Palm

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

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Leaf Color

Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.