Thursday, 29 of July of 2010

Washington Palm

washington palmsThe 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.


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