Mexican Fan Palm

If you are planning to include the Mexican fan palm in your landscaping plan, it is probably a good idea as they look great, especially on the boundary lines. Some people joke that it is the most famous palm tree in the world as it can be seen in many Hollywood movie shot in California. This tree dots the California landscape and can be easily seen along the streets. Like most palms, the Mexican fan palm has a solitary trunk and is gray in color. The trunk of this palm is covered with dead leaves which form a sharp spine like cover. This tree has creamy flowers but does not have any fruits. The trunk is covered with green palmate leaves at the top and look fantastic, if included in landscaping plans.

Unlike some palm tree categories, the Mexican fan palm doesn't need much maintenance. You should include this tree in your next gardening project as it will not litter the ground with its leaves. The tree doesn't bear fruits. Hence, it is not infested by rodents and other insects. All you will need to help this tree grow is exposure to adequate sunlight. Just ensure that you have well-drained soil around the property where you wish to plant the tree. If you are propagating the plant from seeds the ideal time to sow them is early spring, the plant can tolerate some shade when its growing up.

The Mexican fan palm is a cold hardy plant and can tolerate high salt levels in the soil, it also grows in drought situations so does not need much water when grown. Fertilization is important when the plant is growing, use a slow release fertilizer. Mexican palm plant care is simple and you will just need to use a good fertilizer.

The stem of the Mexican fan palm is covered with sharp spine like dead leaves and you need to take this into consideration when thinking of care. The tree grows quiet tall quickly and it is a good idea to contact a professional arborist to take care of the pruning needs.

Having the right tree trimming equipment is crucial to take care of palm trees. So make sure you have all the necessary tools and safety equipment if you don't want to spend money by hiring an arborist. You will need stuff like pole tree pruners, safety harness, climbing rope, etc.

The roots will not be a problem if you are thinking of removing the palm from the landscape or transferring it to another location. Many people like to make some money by selling their palm trees, a tip for such people is that the Mexican fan palm has almost no resale value. The Mexican fan palm known as the Washingtonia robusta is found abundantly across California. If you want one removed from your garden, you probably would have to pay a tree removal service for it. If you have a small palm and are planning to remove it yourself, be careful of the trunk as it has sharp edges. The frond also at times grows quite large and can pose a problem during removal.

The Mexican fan palm is a very low maintenance tree and is considered to be one of the tallest palms found in America. It has a moderate growth rate and has star shaped leaves which look beautiful against the skyline when fully grown.