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  8. Mexican Fan Palm

species 25,971 observations

Mexican Fan Palm

Washingtonia robusta

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Palm Leaf Skeletonizer Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cedar Waxwing 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Western Bluebird 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Heat Humidity Poor soil Salt Urban conditions Wind
Habit
Erect Rounded
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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