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  Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm's foliage type is evergreen.
Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm's flower color is na.
Washingtonia filifera California Fan Palm's fruit is edible.
www.laspilitas.com /plants/690.htm   (319 words)

  
  The Living Desert - California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera, the only palm native to California, forms open to dense groves with each specimen reaching a height of 30-50 feet and a diameter of 1-2 feet.
That there is a strong association between Cahuilla archeological sites and palm groves should not be surprising considering that the groves provided them with water, food, shade, and the raw materials needed for domestic structures.
It is a well known fact that groundwater pumping has lowered the water table and that Washingtonia filifera is sensitive to any change in the water level.
www.livingdesert.org /plants/california_fan_palm.asp   (620 words)

  
 Washingtonia - Information from Reference.com
Washingtonia (named for George Washington, 1st U.S. President) is a genus of palms, native to the southwestern United States (in southern California, southwest Arizona) and northwest Mexico (in northern Baja California and Sonora).
Both Washingtonia species are commonly cultivated across the United States, the Middle East, and southern Europe, where they have greatly hybridized.
Washingtonia species are also used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Paysandisia archon.
www.reference.com /search?q=Washingtonia   (425 words)

  
 Scanpalm - Washingtonia (English)
Washingtonia robusta, Mexican fan-palm, can be categorized likewise as Jubaea chilensis when it comes to the demands for mild winters, but it will need warmer summers.
Washingtonia robusta can be planted close to the sea, because of its salt-tolerance.
Washingtonia filifera is known for fast recovery after cold periods.
www.scanpalm.no /washingtonia_english.html   (688 words)

  
 Washingtonia robusta - Mexican fan palm (Arecaceae) - Plants of Hawaii
Washingtonia robusta - Mexican fan palm (Arecaceae) - Plants of Hawaii
More information about Washingtonia robusta - Mexican fan palm (Arecaceae)
This page was created on November 01, 2002 by Starr, and was last updated on November 30, 2007 by Starr.
www.hear.org /starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/washingtonia_robusta.htm   (41 words)

  
 Washingtonia in Flora of North America @ efloras.org
Washingtonia in Flora of North America @ efloras.org
Flavonoid aglycones and C-glycosides of the palm genus Washingtonia (Arecaceae: Coryphoideae).
Washingtonia filifera (Linden ex André) H. Wendland ex A. de Bary
www.efloras.org /florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=134783   (287 words)

  
  Washingtonia
Townhouses with either two or three bedrooms are provided by the Washingtonia development.
All of them are beautifully situated only 200 metres from the beach.
If you wish to receive more information about the Washingtonia development in Cape Verde please fill in the form below and one of our representatives will contact you shortly.
www.caboverdepropertyworld.com /washingtonia.htm   (154 words)

  
  Science Fair Projects - Washingtonia
Washingtonia is a genus of palms, native to the southwestern United States (in southern California, southwest Arizona) and northwest Mexico (in northern Baja California and Sonora).
They are fan palms (Arecaceae tribe Corypheae), with the leaves with a bare petiole terminating in a rounded fan of numerous leaflets.
The flowers are in a dense inflorescence, with the fruits maturing into a small flish-brown drupe 6-10 mm diameter with a thin layer of sweet flesh over the single seed.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Washingtonia   (373 words)

  
 washingtonia pictures and videos on Webshots
A row of Washingtonia on the left, a row of Chamaerops...
Washingtonia robusta planted from 5 gallon in March 05....
Washingtonia at the garden at 8th street in Anniston
www.webshots.com /search?query=washingtonia   (122 words)

  
 Washingtonia or "Washy" (Washingtonia Robusta)
The "Head" of the washingtonia's are thick and truncks are wide.
We have found the optimal shipping size of the washingtonia to be 8'-14'.
Although we ship much taller ones, it is not possible to optimize truck space without "chopping the root ball" to an unsafe size.
www.premierfoliage.com /washy.htm   (448 words)

  
 Washingtonia filifera: Desert Palm
Moderate salt tolerance allows it to be used close to the coast in several of the southern states.
Washingtonia filifera is shorter, has a thicker trunk, and is better suited for planting in dry urban landscapes, such as in Texas, Arizona and California.
Select Washingtonia robusta in an irrigated landscape and for the eastern U.S. Propagation is by seed.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /ST669   (590 words)

  
 Washingtonia filifera : culture des palmiers resistant au froid
Washingtonia filifera : culture des palmiers resistant au froid
Il est de croissance rapide (un peu moins tout de même que Washingtonia robusta) surtout si on lui choisit un emplacement ensoleillé et bien arrosé.
Floraison : Les Washingtonia sont hermaphrodites et un seul exemplaire peut produire des graines viables.
www.france-palmier.com /especes-rustiques/washingtonia-filifera.htm   (595 words)

  
 Washingtonia robusta
Jedoch ist Washingtonia robusta hauptsächlich in Kalifornien und in Florida anzutreffen.
Die Kälteverträglichkeit von Washingtonia robusta kann durch legen eines Ablaufs an den Wurzeln deutlich erhöht werden.
Washingtonia filifera, ist deutlich kleiner im Wuchs mit einem dickeren Stamm.
www.melodik.de /palmen/washingtonia_robusta.html   (129 words)

  
 Rare Seed Source: Skyduster Palm - Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta), Palms and Cycads, robusta
The Skyduster Palm is similar to the California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) but grows much taller and has a much thinner trunk.
This is also one of the most popular palms in California where you will see it lining the streets of exclusive neighborhoods, in parks, beaches, and home landscapes.
Washingtonia robusta is native to the desert regions of Sonora and Baja Mexico and is very easy to grow.
rareseedsource.com /proddetail.php?prod=robusta   (305 words)

  
 News | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, Fla.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
California Washingtonia, Northern Washingtonia, California fan palm, or Desert fan palm.
They are also eaten by birds, which disperse the seeds in their droppings after digesting the fruit pulp.
Washingtonia species are also used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Paysandisia archon.
www.gainesville.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Washingtonia   (253 words)

  
 Washingtonia robusta, palmier du Mexique, palmier à jupons du Mexique, Mexican fan palm
Washingtonia robusta, le palmier du Mexique, est un palmier originaire du nord du Mexique, pouvant atteindre plus de 25 m de hauteur, pour un stipe de 30 cm à 40 cm de diamètre.
A l'âge adulte, son aspect élancé le distingue de son proche parent, le palmier à jupons, (Washingtonia filifera) ce dernier étant plus massif et possédant généralement une couronne de feuilles plus dense.
Washingtonia robusta est réputé légèrement moins résistant au froid que son proche parent Washingtonia filifera.
www.gardenbreizh.org /modules/gbdb/plante-373.html   (336 words)

  
 Washingtonia filifera
Typisch für wild wachsende Exemplare der Washingtonia filifera ist, daß die unteren abgestorbenen Blätter herunterhängen, bis sie dann irgendwann abfallen.
Die Washingtonia filifera ist eine relativ schnell wachsende, robuste Palme, die in den trockenen, über Grundwasser verfügenden Gebieten Mexicos und des Südens der USA beheimatet ist.
Entsprechend ihrer Herkunft widersteht die Washingtonia filifera sowohl extrem hohen Temperaturen bis weit über
www.melodik.de /palmen/washingtonia_filifera.html   (171 words)

  
 Ringwood Manor
There is no doubt that the Hewitt Family felt a reverence for the history of their home, the Forges & Manor of Ringwood.
This sense of history and patriotism runs deeply through their own family accomplishments during the 19th century and no doubt was an impetus for collecting Washingtonia into the 20th century.
For an essay on the Hewitt collection of Washingtonia, see the Cult of Washington by Jeremiah Daly.
www.ringwoodmanor.com /tour/wash/wash.htm   (291 words)

  
 Washingtonia Palm, Washingtonia filifera
Washingtonia Palm, Washingtonia filifera - Growing In The Desert.
Washingtonia filifera Palm Family (Palmae) California Fan Palm; also known as: Desert Fan Palm, American Cotton Palm, Washington Palm.
One palm species, California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) is native to the oases and canyons of Arizona and California.
www.delange.org /PalmNative/PalmNative.htm   (210 words)

  
 Washingtonia filifera
ABBREVIATION : WASFIL SYNONYMS : Washingtonia robusta Wendl.
Washingtonia arizonica Cook SCS PLANT CODE : WAFI COMMON NAMES : California palm California fan palm Washington palm California Washington-palm desert palm TAXONOMY : The currently accepted scientific name of California palm is Washingtonia filifera (Linden) Wendl.
Cornett, James W. Germination of Washingtonia filifera seeds eaten by coyotes.
www.fs.fed.us /database/feis/plants/tree/wasfil/all.html   (3264 words)

  
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Schuhplattler und Gebirgstrachten Verein "Washingtonia" was founded in 1923 by several friends who emigrated to the Washington, D.C. area from Bavaria.
In 1960 the group incorporated under its new name, Schuhplattler-und Gebirgstrachten-Verein Washingtonia, Inc.” The next year Washingtonia dancers carried the banner of the District of Columbia in the Oktoberfest Parade in Munich, Germany.
"Washingtonia" has performed for a wide variety of audiences in the United States and abroad.
www.washingtonia.org /history.html   (571 words)

  
 Palma a ventaglio della california - Washingtonia filifera - - Giardinaggio
Palma a ventaglio della california - Washingtonia filifera - - Giardinaggio
Esposizione Palma a ventaglio della california Washingtonia filifera
Generalmente in questo periodo dell'anno è consigliabile un trattamento preventivo con insetticida ad ampio spettro e con un fungicida sistemico, in modo da prevenire l'attacco da parte degli afidi e lo sviluppo di malattie fungine, spesso favorite dal clima fresco e umido
www.giardinaggio.it /piante/pianta.asp?id=3658&nome=Washingtonia   (302 words)

  
 Washingtonia robusta: Washington Palm
Washingtonia filifera is a much better choice in unirrigated landscapes, since it grows more slowly, is shorter, and the trunk is thicker.
It will tolerate poor soil and drought, and is hardy to about 20-degrees F. Transplant with a large root ball to ensure survival.
Washingtonia filifera is shorter, has a thicker trunk, and is better suited for planting in dry urban landscapes, such as in Texas.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_ST670   (694 words)

  
 Washingtonia robusta, Palmier du Mexique
Nom latin : Washingtonia robusta H. Wendl., synonymes Washingtonia gracilis Parish, Washingtonia sonorae S. Wats., Washingtonia filifera var robusta Parish, Neowashingtonia robusta A.Heller
Son nom Washingtonia lui a été donné en souvenir de George Washington (1732-1799), premier président des États-Unis.
Ce genre ne comprend qu'une seule autre espèce: Washingtonia filifera H. Wendl, consulter sa fiche.
nature.jardin.free.fr /arbre/nmauric_Washingtonia_ro.htm   (202 words)

  
 Floridata: Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia palms are durable and stately and work well in street plantings that create a dramatic effect.
It is becoming one of the commercial landscaper's favorite palms - appearing in startling numbers along Florida's urban freeways, and in commercial and industrial developments.
The California Washingtonia (Washingtonia filifera) is very similar but has a stockier, more massive trunk and is said to be somewhat more cold tolerant.
www.floridata.com /ref/w/wash_rob.cfm   (606 words)

  
 The Destruction of Palms IN Moapa NV - 2007 - Washingtonia filifera
Therefor the fossils must be: either Washingtonia or they are another ancient extinct species which happens to possess identical leaf parts to Washingtonia.
Simply because Washingtonia filifera is ONLY found naturally in the Western United states today, it has been assumed by Daniel Axelrod [an expert] that they are indeed Washingtonia fossils.
He has presented the FWS, Lake Mead NRA their botanists and others claiming to be experts with this documentation and has been systematically ignored by most from the beginning with a few notable exceptions.
www.xeri.com /Moapa   (5199 words)

  
 PlantFiles: Detailed information on California Fan Palm Washingtonia filifera
Commonly confused with the even more common Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta), this one can be distinguished by the thicker, nearly always straight trunk-- the crown is also larger and relatively sparser.
The bushier, yellow flowers of the Braheas are shorter than the leaves and tend to be located among the uppermost leaves (Washingtonia flowers stick out in all directions, top to bottom of crown).
Seeds of Washingtonia are smaller than peas, while those of Braheas are larger than grapes.
davesgarden.com /pf/go/51473/index.html   (564 words)

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