California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera

Location: Alvarado-Niles Blvd.
District: Decoto
Native to: California
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Palm, native about streams and springs on borders of Colorado Desert, California and southwest Arizona. Long leaves stand apart in crown. as leaves mature, they bend down to form a skirt of thatch.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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