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California Fan Palm

Washingtonia filifera

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Description:

Green fan palm tree with brown saw-toothed branch edges with white "fuzz". Older, wind-whipped leaves become stringy as shown in fourth image.

Habitat:

Backyard in partial shaded area with regular watering.

Notes:

Only native palm to of west coast of USA

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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