Description
Tough, fast growing and ideal as both a street planting and garden plant the Cotton Palm is deservedly popular the world over.
Origin
Desert and semi-arid areas in north-western Mexico.
Form and size
Solitary palm to 25m.
Preferred habitat
Outdoors in full sun. Grows well in most coastal and temperate areas of the North Island.
Growth rate
Fast
Outdoors
Yes
Indoors
No
Wind
Good tolerance
Sea winds
Good tolerance
Sun
Excellent tolerance
Dryness
Very good tolerance
Frost
To -4°C
Washingtonia robusta
Cotton Palm
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