Washington Palm
The Washington Palm (washingtonia Robusta), also known as a Mexican Washington Palm. Trees will tolerate soils and drought. Prune sparingly. They can grow to 60′-100′ feet.
Range: Not native to North America (USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11- central and southern Florida; southern Louisiana, Texas, Arizona and Nevada; and coastal and central California.)
Insect pests include scales, coconut mealybug, palm leaf skeletonizer and palm platid planthopper. The Washington Palm is vulnerable to root rot in wet soils.
Date: November 28, 2009
Categories: Palms