Mexican Fan Palm Tree

Washingtonia robusta
  • Fast-growing
  • Evergreen fronds and brown textured trunks
  • Tall and towering 
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Deer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Full Sun Full Sun
Cold Hardy Cold Hardy
Grows Well In Zones: 4-11 Patio / 9-11 Outdoors
Mature Height: 50-100 ft
Mature Width: 8-10 ft
Sunlight: Full Sun
Growth Rate: Moderate
Shape: Tree
Placement: Outdoors

Q: How big do Mexican Fan Palms get?
A: European Fan Palms can grow 8-15 ft tall and 6-10 ft wide.  

Q: Should you trim a Mexican Fan Palm?
A: Mexican Fan Palms do not need to be trimmed, but pruning the old dead leaves at the bottom of the canopy is optional, and improves the overall look of the palm.

Q: Can you plant the Mexican Fan Palm in a container?
A:  They grow beautifully in containers or pots, and only need to be repotted every 3 years.   

Q:  Can you plant Mexican Fan Palms indoors?
A: Although it can survive indoors when smaller, it grows too tall to be considered an indoor palm.

1. Sunlight:  Mexican Fan Palms prefer full sun, but they can tolerate locations with partial sunlight as well. 

2. Watering: When newly planted, be sure to water your palm 3 times a week for the first month. After it is established, it is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered once a week unless it rains. Make sure you water thoroughly to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering. The amount of water per palm may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms. 

Watering varies depending on the time of year and the outside temperature and weather. Here is a guideline for how much to water in any given season:

Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.

Spring: (75 degrees or less) water palm once a week.

Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) 2-3 times a week.

Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) 4-5 times a week.

Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground. 

Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time. Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.

3. Fertilization: Mexican Fan Palms should be fertilized three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Use a general purpose blend specific to palms, and be sure to follow the instructions on the label. 

4. Soil: Mexican Fan Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. If necessary, add some sand to the soil mix to help it drain better. 

5. Pruning: It is not necessary to prune your Mexican Fan Palm. If you do decide to prune your palm in order to improve its overall look, be sure to prune the fronds that are damaged to mostly brown at the base of the stem. Do not cut any green fronds, as this can weaken the palm.

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