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   Washingtonia Robusta in Virginia Zone 7a/7b?

   January 6, 2017 by PalmTreeDude

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   I was thinking in March that I would plant a Washingtonia robusta here in Virginia (zone 7a/7b). Do you think I should do it? Of course, every winter (starting in early November, when tempature start getting below freezing) I would protect it. I heard they are a good palm to protect in this zone because every spring, since they are so fast growing, they come back nicely and look great in summer. That would really be an eye catcher here. What do you think?

   

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   Washingtonia robusta installment - Utah

   September 28, 2019 by RyManUtah

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   Finally made it downtown to see the new robusta installments. Exciting things to come.

   

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   Washingtonia Robusta issue?

   July 6, 2022 by bgifford

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   Hello everyone! I have four Washingtonia Robusta (two newly in ground and two potted). I noticed after taking them outside earlier this year, that some of the leaves are starting to bend over. Even with some new growth. The Palms are still growing rather quickly but I figured I'd ask if this is a sign of a bigger issue (fungal or pest). Thanks. Brian

   

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   Washingtonia Robusta near Charlotte, NC

   June 25, 2019 by PALMS R KOOL

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   Checking out some palms on Lake Wylie! https://youtu.be/SW2pD4V8hqc

   

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   Washingtonia robusta or filifera

   May 8, 2017 by Arnaud33

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   Hello, I bought recently a washingtonia Palm. I think it's a filifera but I'm totally sure. Here are some fotos. Do you have any idea ?

   

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   Washingtonia robusta or filifera or Mediterranean fan

   August 23, 2017 by Rightstuff15

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   I'm fairly new to palm growing in the midwest. I'm going to ask a stupid question. Is this a Washingtonia robusta or filifera? Or could it be a Mediterranean fan palm?

   

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   Washingtonia robusta or filifera???

   August 10, 2020 by 2FAST2FURIOUS

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   I recently bought and planted this Washingtonia, but I don't have a clue if it is a Robusta or a Filifera. The vender talled me that this is a Filifera, but I'm not really sure about that. The more information I get the more confused I become, PLEASE HELP!!! XD

   

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   Washingtonia robusta overwintering

   April 20, 2017 by David_K

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   Hello, i live in Europe, in Czech Republic. My place is in zone 7a/b, this year was a bad winter with low of -12°C (for y'all imperialists 10°F), usually about - 8°C (17°F). My idea is to make a box from polycarbonate, cover the ground inside the box with styrofoam, roll the tree into some light wraps and then with heating cable (64W 4m, y'all imperialists 13ft). Is this possible or does anyone have a better idea how to protect the palm? I can get a lot of materials for free. I planted the tree this week, its like 60-80 cm high.

   

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    Washingtonia robusta seedling

    August 25, 2016 by Latinmtl67

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    Hi guys i'm a newbie here and i would like to more something. I germinated some seed 2 weeks ago and some of them finally sprouted. One of them I noticed at the end of 2 roots it's getting darker. i used the baggies method with paper towels. Btw :Today i got my heating pad which i put them on 1 hour ago directly but when i put my hand on it, for me it seems too hot so i place then in a container and then on the pad here is some pictures thank you guys in advance

    

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    Washingtonia robusta should I buy?

    August 23, 2020 by palm789

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    Hi I'm tempted to buy one with 60cm of trunk but not sure of their hardiness/I live in South Wales uk. I'm ready to buy but paranoid I will lose it this upcoming winter. Thanks.

    

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    Washingtonia Robusta Survive Temps in the Teens?

    June 23, 2022 by MRB1192

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    I was in Sedona, AZ recently and was surprised to find several mature (what I thought to be) Washingtonia Robusta. Where I saw the specimens in the photo was technically Zone 8a per the USDA Map. Sedona typically sees a dozen or so freezes per year and the occasional freeze down into the upper teens. I'm curious how these palms have managed to survive these temps for this long. Can anyone tell by the photo if these are actually Washingtonia Filibusta? I'm also curious if there are any members of this forum from Texas or Louisiana who had Washingtonia Robusta that survived the deep freeze of February, 2021 unprotected.

    

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    Washingtonia robusta wind damage

    October 25, 2022 by MarcusH

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    This morning my heart dropped after i saw 3 fronds damaged by windy ( 25- 28 mph wind gusts) conditions. Aren't palms supposed to handle a lot more wind speeds before they show signs of wind damages ?

    

    Last reply by MarcusH, October 26, 2022

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    Washingtonia Robusta Zone 8b Oregon

    July 30, 2021 by PlantDad

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    I bought this Washingtonia robusta at the beginning of summer. Since then it has grown multiple new leaves. It was one of my few potted plants that I didn't move to shade during our record breaking heat wave. It handled 117 degrees like it was nothing. The location where I have it gets sun almost all day and is covered in concrete and asphalt so it really bakes in the afternoon sun. I'm excited to see how it does through the winter here.

    

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    washingtonia robusta, filifera, filibusta?

    July 3, 2019 by serdar-tr

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    What is the type of this palm? robusta, filifera, filibusta?

    

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    Washingtonia robusta, filifera, or filibusta

    March 11 by Michael112211

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    Hi there I recently got a Washingtonia palm it was advertised to me as California fan palm but now I am having second thoughts, I would like to know if it’s robusta filifera or filibusta, I know it’s likely still to young to tell what type it is but any educated guesses would be great.

    

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    Washingtonia robusta?

    July 26, 2019 by Dartolution

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    What is the agreed upon zoning for planting this palm? I also read that it is an extremely fast grower. I live in 8a and honestly I have not ever seen it sold here, or maybe Im just looking in all the wrong places.

    

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    Washingtonia robusta. How pure is it ?

    July 29 by MarcusH

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    I'm trying to find out how pure my Robusta is. I see some other mexican fan palms in our neighborhood that have less fibers on the leafs. Would like to hear an experts opinion. Thank you

    

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    Washingtonia Robustas in Vancouver or Victoria BC?

    October 5, 2021 by SALOttawa

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    Hey, I am visiting Vancouver and Victoria right now. Does anyone know if there are Mexican Fan Palms in either city? I found some TFs, but no robustas so far.

    

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    Washingtonia seed comparison

    November 10, 2021 by Las Palmas Norte

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    Is there a visual difference between W. robusta and W. filifera seed, something that may be able to distinguish species. I know they hybridize freely, but I'm referring to pure form of each. Thanks in advance, Cheers, Barrie

    

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    Washingtonia seedlings

    July 2, 2021 by Gator

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    When I was in St George Utah in the Swig line...I noticed that the large washingtonia by the drive thru was dropping seeds.... so, I jumped out and grabbed a few and planted them and...THEY HAVE SPROUTED ! The first 2 pics are my baby washies and the last pic is the mama palm, and she is a BEAUTY !

    

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    Washingtonia transplant shock

    February 18 by Palmlex

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    Hi, I'm having a bit of an unusual issue, but maybe some of you could give me some insight on this. I live in zone 7 and had a Washingtonia in the ground for a couple of years. It grew to about 6 feet (tip of frond). Last year I had to move, so I dug up the palm in December, taking care to disturb as little of the roots as possible, but inevitably a lot of them had to be cut, and I potted it up in a pot filled with cactus mix, and brought it inside in a room with artificial light that stays at around 68F (20C). I only watered the palm after around a month and a half after planting, because the soil never really dried out more than 1 inch from the surface. …

    

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    Washingtonia update

    August 20, 2021 by NBTX11

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    Here is an update of my palms. I lost two very large Robusta to freeze. The last of which I had cut down about a week ago. I just had this Filifera trimmed up. It looks great.

    

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    Washingtonia Volunteer Cluster

    September 5, 2021 by ahosey01

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    Was weeding today and pulling hundreds of Washingtonia volunteers out of the ground. Thought maybe it would be fun to transplant the 5 or 6 biggest into a small group, put them on drip and see what happens in 10 years.

    

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    Washingtonia vs Chamaerops

    October 13, 2019 by RyManUtah

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    I’ve never seen this before. Who do you think will win? I’m betting Washingtonia..

    

    Last reply by Fusca, October 15, 2019

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    Washingtonia x Filibusta for zone 8a ???

    October 9 by rarepalmaddict

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    Hello, I was wondering if thé hybrid Washingtonia x Filibusta is good and frost hardy for zone 8a ??? Does it have the power to regenerate a new spear After a hard freeze the way washingtonia Filifera does? Thanks

    

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