Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta)

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Mar 07, 2003

The tall, skinny palms in this picture are Mexican fan palms.

Common name: Mexican Fan Palm
Family: Palmaceae
Genus: Washingtonia
Species robusta

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/51656/

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Ulrich Manhattan Beach, CA(Zone 11) Mar 08, 2003

LA Arboretum, Arcadia?

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 08, 2003

What a beautiful spot! Where is it?
thanks

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Kelli L.A. (Canoga Park), CA(Zone 10a) Mar 09, 2003

Yes, it is the Los Angeles Arboretum in Arcadia.

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Ulrich Manhattan Beach, CA(Zone 11) Mar 11, 2003

They filmed parts of 'Paradise Island' and many movies there.

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Oct 21, 2003

There is a palm just out of the range of this photo that recumbant for 15-20 feet, and then it curves up into the air. Most of the length along the ground this tree is hollow- yet it still lives and looks great. Palms are amazing.

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