Washingtonia Filibusta/Filifera? Fayetteville north caroline

[Las Palmas Norte]

13 hours ago, ZPalms said:

They really seem to love some quick vertical growth over thickness 😂

In this case, yes. However the second one I have (below) is displaying more filifera characteristics, both from the same seed lot.

 

[MichaelB]

Totally awesome! 😍

[Las Palmas Norte]

One of my "Fayetteville" palms today.

[Las Palmas Norte]

I checked my pics to find a time line for this one.

 

Late February last year, 2024 (center)

 

Inground July 2024

 

Early Sept 2025 - roughly 18 months after the first photo (potted)

Standing 4' tall.

[JohnAndSancho]

It looks like a Washie Waggie. I LOVE this. 

[Hu Palmeras]

Very cool my Friend. Washie!!

[Las Palmas Norte]

First autumn pics.

 

[Las Palmas Norte]

My second "Fayetteville" that has an entirely different look, compared to my above post. Very W. robusta like in appearance with a current proclivity for obliqueness. Much richer green hue to the fronds.

 

[ZPalms]

On 10/19/2025 at 6:38 PM, Las Palmas Norte said:

My second "Fayetteville" that has an entirely different look, compared to my above post. Very W. robusta like in appearance with a current proclivity for obliqueness. Much richer green hue to the fronds.

 

Wow interesting growth! Is it growing very aggressive to look this way or Is it a lighting factor? also is that a clumping bamboo? I've been interesting in trying one!

[jwitt]

On 10/19/2025 at 4:38 PM, Las Palmas Norte said:

My second "Fayetteville" that has an entirely different look, compared to my above post. Very W. robusta like in appearance with a current proclivity for obliqueness. Much richer green hue to the fronds.

 

Acidic soil?

[Las Palmas Norte]

10 hours ago, jwitt said:

Acidic soil?

Not tested but quite common in the PNW.

[Las Palmas Norte]

12 hours ago, ZPalms said:

Wow interesting growth! Is it growing very aggressive to look this way or Is it a lighting factor? also is that a clumping bamboo? I've been interesting in trying one!

I think it's growing a bit slower that the other which is in full sun. It just wants to grow as it is for reasons unknown, at least at the moment.

Yes, a clumping bamboo. Yushania. I don't recall the species. It's either Y. anceps or Y. maculata. I'll have to check for a tag.

[jwitt]

3 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said:

Not tested but quite common in the PNW.

I see difference in the soil from the pics.  At least on the surface.

  I only bring this up as I personally have seen "red" on known and suspected pure filifera with acidic vs. alkaline conditions.  

I"be seen it in my yard, also in Maui with different soils. 

Filifera naturally grow in wet(soil), but very alkaline conditions.  I have never seen anything concerning acidic conditions or effects on the species. 

[Las Palmas Norte]

On 10/30/2025 at 1:17 AM, ZPalms said:

... also is that a clumping bamboo? I've been interesting in trying one!

I did ID the bamboo as Yushania anceps. There are a number of other clumping types that might be available to you as well.

[Las Palmas Norte]

On 10/30/2025 at 5:51 PM, jwitt said:

I see difference in the soil from the pics.  At least on the surface. ...

When I planted the Washingtonia in gravel top mulch, it was only a 2 gallon sized palm. I didn't have to dig too deep and only revealed a finer crush during that process. I'm quite confident that the root system will grown well beyond that into the native soil, & at this point it almost certainly has.

[jwitt]

2 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said:

When I planted the Washingtonia in gravel top mulch, it was only a 2 gallon sized palm. I didn't have to dig too deep and only revealed a finer crush during that process. I'm quite confident that the root system will grown well beyond that into the native soil, & at this point it almost certainly has.

Maybe that gravel top mulch affects the soil below to a degree.  Just a thought. 

I also agree the roots are well beyond what they were. 

Your two palms looked more alike when in pots(and younger).  Now the one is looking somewhat different. 

Interesting, nevertheless.  And nice palms. Good luck! 🍀 

 

[ZPalms]

On 11/1/2025 at 12:03 PM, Las Palmas Norte said:

I did ID the bamboo as Yushania anceps. There are a number of other clumping types that might be available to you as well.

Is it hardy to cold wet winters?

[Chester B]

14 hours ago, ZPalms said:

Is it hardy to cold wet winters?

You need to do some research on bamboos that do well in your area.  Bamboos that grow in the Pacific Northwest tend to be temperate bamboos and do not do well or die in the SE.  

I would probably go by the bamboos that you can get from Plant Delights since its in your area.  You can also use Bamboo Gardens website for info as I think they are largest supplier of Bamboo.   I have been there and its so large it isn't really walkable.  They shuttle you around in gulf carts to the different greenhouses and lots.

https://www.bamboogarden.com/

Also, just so you know bamboo are not cheap plants.  You have to put out a pretty decent investment unless its the super common varieties.

[Las Palmas Norte]

19 hours ago, ZPalms said:

Is it hardy to cold wet winters?

Absolutely!

[Las Palmas Norte]

4 hours ago, Chester B said:

...Also, just so you know bamboo are not cheap plants.  You have to put out a pretty decent investment unless its the super common varieties.

I had a pretty sizeable collection of bamboo. I acquired it thru networking with other growers. I once helped on a bamboo dig with a  massive collection on a neighboring island. I was able to get some very hard to find bamboo back then.