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Washington Palm
Washingtonia robusta
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| The Washington Palm is an extremely tall palm
tree, whose height is often shortened by lightning and hurricanes. |
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Leaves
Bright green fronds are 5 feet long and 4 feet
wide, being supported by thick petioles armed with sharp barbs. As the older leaves die,
they fall back against the trunk creating a "skirt" effect. These dead leaves
however is a fire hazard and provides habitat for rats and other undesirable creatures.
Flowers
5-6 foot long influrorescenes are full of tiny, white flowers.
Fruit
½ inch long black berries.
Trunk
Washintgonian Palm has a single trunk
that bulges at the ground but becomes very narrow with height.
Propagation
Information not available.
Landscape usage
Washington Palms are striking when planted at evenly-spaced intervals along a road or
against high rise buildings in groups. It is NOT good for small yards!!!
Interesting Facts
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