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California Fan Palm

Washingtonia filifera, Arecaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Emory OakQuercus emoryi
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Camphor DaisyHeterotheca subaxillaris
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

East African Doum PalmHyphaene compressa

Both large palms compete for sunlight and water resources when co-located

Mexican FencepostStenocereus alamosensis

Palm and large cactus compete for water resources and growing space in proximity

African MesquiteProsopis africana

Palm and mesquite both have extensive root systems competing for groundwater

Uses

Functions

Shade CreationWindbreakWater ConservationEmergency Food

Edible Parts

FruitsGrowing Tip

Common Questions

What zones does California Fan Palm grow in?

California Fan Palm grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for California Fan Palm?

Good companions for California Fan Palm include Emory Oak, Camphor Daisy.

Design guilds with California Fan Palm and see companion relationships visually.

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