A Rare Washingtonia Robusta Palm with a Stripped 2-Metre Stem
Make an immediate statement in your garden with this exceptional Washingtonia robusta, a striking architectural palm with a beautifully stripped trunk and an impressive two-metre stem.
Hand-selected for its distinctive form and presence, this is a specimen for anyone looking to create a more established Mediterranean or subtropical garden. Its tall, textured trunk rises into a crown of large, fan-shaped green leaves, bringing height, structure and a sense of the extraordinary to an outdoor space.
At 3 metres 50cm tall once planted, this Washingtonia robusta offers instant vertical impact. It would look magnificent as a standalone feature in a sunny courtyard, beside a swimming pool, framing a garden entrance or as part of a bold Mediterranean-inspired planting scheme.
Measurements
Plant height once planted 3 metres 50cm
Stem height 2 metres
Washingtonia robusta, often known as the Mexican fan palm, is admired for its slender, upright growth and distinctive fan-shaped foliage. Given warmth, sunshine and suitable growing conditions, it can develop into an impressive landscape palm.
A rare specimen — just one available
We have just one of these exceptional palms available. Its combination of a two-metre stripped stem, substantial overall height and striking architectural shape makes it a particularly special find.
Once this specimen is sold, it is gone. If you have been looking for a statement palm that offers immediate height and character, this is a rare opportunity.
Horticultural information
- Botanical name: Washingtonia robusta
- Common name: Mexican fan palm
- Stem height: 2 metres
- Height once planted: 3 metres 50cm
- Foliage: Large, fan-shaped green leaves
- Growth habit: Upright trunk with a broad crown
- Best position: A sunny, sheltered position with free-draining soil
- Garden style: Mediterranean, contemporary, architectural and subtropical
- Availability: One specimen only
Growing Washingtonia robusta in the UK
Washingtonia robusta needs a warm, sunny position and excellent drainage to perform well in the British climate. It is best suited to a sheltered garden or courtyard, particularly in areas with milder winters. It is less reliably hardy than the more cold-tolerant Trachycarpus fortunei, so local conditions and winter protection may be important.
Avoid leaving the roots waterlogged during cold weather. Choose its position carefully, allowing room for the crown to develop and taking account of the eventual height of this impressive palm.
Specialist palms from The Norfolk Olive Tree Company
At The Norfolk Olive Tree Company, we hand-select distinctive trees and palms for gardeners who want something a little different. We offer specialist advice and delivery throughout mainland UK, helping customers create gardens with Mediterranean character, architectural structure and year-round interest.
This is a particularly striking, one-off specimen — and there is only one available.
