WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA in 150 litre pot. Measurements 3 metres including pot. Extra tall specimen for immediate impact. Pot measures 70cm by 50cm. Due to its weight and size it may incur an extra delivery charge in addition to the £50/£65 charged at checkout depending on your geographical location. Please ask Antonia 07766730893
The Washingtonia Robusta is a stylish and elegant palm. A tall palm tree with a slim trunk which becomes wider towards the bottom. GT905
Hardiness: -5 or lower. Larger sizes are hardier. Will require protection in severe winters
Growth: Tall, fast growing variety. Fan leaves with threaded margins.
Exposure: sheltered.
Soil: requires good drainage.
Moisture: water well during growing season.
Washingtonia robusta, the Skyduster Palm, is a fast-growing palm from the USA with a thick reddish brown trunk topped by large palmate dark green leaves. A common sight in the Mediterranean where it is planted widely along pavements and promenades to dramatic effect. Washingtonia palms are incredibly tolerant of disturbance with fully grown plants often coping with being dug up and relocated seemingly without apparent stress.
In cold winters Washingtonia can easily be protected by wrapping the trunk and leaves with hessian or fleece. They are tolerant of remaining like this for several months if need be. One characteristic of this palm is its rapid growth, able to regenerate from winter cold and wind damage rapidly once the weather improves.
If you wish to grow in a container please repot regularly and feed at least once a fortnight during the growing period never letting the compost dry out. They may be desert palms in the U.S.A but are always found near underground water where their roots can tap into the moisture.
So in essence a fast growing easy to care for palm that can be very rewarding to grow especially if you are an impatient gardener that is not terribly hardy but worth a try if you have a mild garden.
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