Our Washington They are a genus of palm trees composed of two unique species: Robust Washingtonia y Washingtonia will spin. Although your last name may create confusion, Robust Wasghintonia has a thinner trunk, while the Washingtonia will spin it is wider. Between them they tend to hybridize very easily, creating the filibuster Washington which present characteristics very similar to those W. robust.
After this brief introduction, let’s move on to what’s interesting. How are these palm trees cared for? How do they reproduce?
The Washingtonia are native to California reaching Mexico. They have a very fast growth up to 10 meters high, but in cultivation they rarely exceed 8 meters. They are ideal plants for low maintenance gardens, including dry gardens, as they resist drought very well. Of course, it will grow faster if you have water regularly; in fact, during the first two years of age it is advisable to water them from time to time to get the palm tree to reach an interesting height in a short time. How many meters are we talking about? It is said that they can grow one meter per year, impressive, right?
It adapts to all types of floorsincluding calcareous ones. However, it cannot stand waterlogging, which can cause its roots to rot. It is also very rustic: the Robust Washingtonia supports up to -5º, and the Washingtonia will spin up to -10º.
As the leaves dry, they remain attached to the trunk for a long time. If you do not like them, you can prune them without problem towards autumn, when the temperatures begin to drop.
In the gardens can be used both in lineups and in groups of two or threeputting them for example near the pool, or at the entrance of the house. Although it is not essential, they can be paid from spring to late summer, thus making them grow even faster.
These palm trees they reproduce very well by seeds, which only have to be kept in a glass with water for 24 hours to later sow them in individual seedbeds.
Do you have any in your garden?
