Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm

Name: Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 2900.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$2,900.00

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Size: 300L

300L

Current Stock Height Guides

300L: 2.6m - 3.5m approx.

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About Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm

Washingtonia robusta, commonly known as the Mexican Fan Palm, is a tall and stately palm admired for its slender trunk and bold architectural form. Its fan-shaped, deep green fronds create a wide crown that rustles gracefully in the breeze. The trunk develops a striking, patterned texture with age, adding further character and distinction. Mature palms can reach 20–30 metres tall with a canopy spread of 3–5 metres, making it one of the most impressive palms for large landscapes, avenues, and resorts.

This hardy evergreen palm thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Washingtonia robusta is fast-growing, drought and salt tolerant once established, and ideal for coastal and arid climates. It performs beautifully in warm, temperate, and Mediterranean regions, requiring minimal maintenance beyond the removal of old fronds. Its resilience and sculptural form make it a popular choice for both contemporary and classic landscape designs.

They look excellent planted in rows for dramatic avenues, grouped in clusters for a resort-style statement, or as individual feature palms in courtyards and large gardens. The Mexican Fan Palm’s towering height and symmetrical canopy provide year-round structure and tropical elegance.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20–30 metres

Mature Width: 3–5 metres

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm is expected to grow 60 – 100 cm per year (fast).

Frost Tolerance

Is Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm frost tolerant?

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Washingtonia robusta produces long sprays of small, creamy-white flowers during the warmer months. While not highly ornamental, these blooms are followed by small dark fruits and are secondary to the palm’s dramatic height, slender trunk and iconic fan-shaped foliage.

Native Information

Is Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm an Australian Native? No

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm is Native to Northwestern Mexico, particularly the Baja California Peninsula and Sonora, where it grows naturally in desert oases and valleys.

Wildlife Value

Its tall trunk and broad fan-shaped canopy provide roosting and perching opportunities for birds, particularly in urban and coastal landscapes. While not a major nectar source, the structure of the palm contributes to habitat value by offering shelter and vertical interest within the garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Washingtonia robusta performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains free-flowing. Avoid heavy clay or consistently wet ground unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can stress the root system. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the palm matures.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Mexican Fan Palm

Genus: Washingtonia

Botanical Species: Washingtonia robusta

Family: Arecaceae

Botanical Name: Washingtonia robusta

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm works in an:

Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny, well-drained position.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Add compost or organic matter to improve soil fertility.
Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base.
Stake young palms if exposed to strong wind.

Feature Planting: Space 5 – 6 m apart

Shade Canopy: Space 6 – 8 m apart

Avenue Planting: Space 5 – 6 m apart

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise annually in spring with a balanced palm fertiliser.
Prune only to remove old or damaged fronds.

Sandy soils: Excellent; thrives naturally in coastal and arid regions.
Loamy soils: Ideal for healthy, steady growth.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay with good drainage.
Coastal soils: Excellent tolerance to salt and wind exposure.
Poor soils: Performs well; compost improves early establishment.

Washingtonia robusta – Mexican Fan Palm is expected to grow 60 – 100 cm per year (fast).

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Sydney & Central Coast
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young palm it benefits from regular watering to establish a strong root system, particularly during warm weather. Once established, Washingtonia robusta shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through extended dry periods, making it well suited to low-water and exposed sites.