Tree #34: California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera (wash-in-TOE-nee-ah fill-IF-ur-ah)
- ’filifera’ means thread bearing
- Native to California desert/Palm Springs area where water is available
- It is the only palm native to the Western United States and the country's largest native palm
- Grows to 59 feet in height and in ideal conditions up to 82 feet tall
- Longevity is 80 to 250 years
- Hardy down to 18 °F
- Has insignificant flowers with small fruit which the wildlife enjoy
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