Washingtonia Palm

Create a striking tropical landscape with the Washingtonia Palm, an elegant ornamental palm known for its tall, slender trunk and large fan-shaped green leaves. Its upright form adds height and architectural character to gardens, entrances, roads, parks, and spacious outdoor areas.

Well adapted to Saudi Arabia’s hot and sunny climate, the Washingtonia Palm is heat tolerant and relatively drought tolerant once established. It grows best in full sunlight and well-drained soil, with regular watering during its early growth stage.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Washingtonia Palm / Mexican Fan Palm
• Scientific name: Washingtonia robusta
• Family: Arecaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental palm
• Foliage: Large, fan-shaped green leaves
• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Climate: Hot, dry, and sunny
• Growth rate: Fast
• Suitable for: Gardens, entrances, roads, parks, courtyards, and landscaping
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Plant in an open, sunny location with sufficient vertical space.
• Water regularly and deeply while the palm is becoming established.
• Allow the upper soil to dry slightly between watering.
• Increase watering during extremely hot and dry periods.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.
• Remove only completely dry or damaged fronds.
• Apply a suitable palm fertilizer during the active growing season.
• Leave sufficient distance from buildings, walls, and overhead services.

Safety Note: The leaf stalks may have sharp teeth along their edges. Wear protective gloves when handling or pruning the palm.

Note: The supplied palm may vary slightly in height, trunk development, shape, and fullness according to its age and natural growth. The pot shown is a nursery container and may differ from the delivered container.