Arecaceae · Washingtonia
California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera
Also known asDesert Fan Palm
Stockier fan palm native to California and Arizona deserts. Thicker trunk than W. robusta.
Overview
Key facts
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Washingtonia
- Native range
- 2 countries
- Confused with
- 1 plant
- Appears in
- 0 guide items
Distribution
2 countries
- US
- MX
Easily confused with
Look-alikes and the fastest way to tell them apart.
Mexican Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia robusta has a thinner, more tapered trunk and grows taller (up to 30m). Washingtonia filifera has a thicker, stockier trunk and retains dead fronds longer, creating a distinctive 'skirt'. In Street View, look at the trunk thickness relative to the crown size.