Monday, March 22, 2010

Mexican palm

Mexican palm is known for fast rate of growth. Mexican palms grow up to 100 feet tall. It is the tallest palm of all the palms. It is easy recognizable for height and straight, tall trunk.
Other names: Mexican fan palm, Washington palm and schentific name Washingtonia Robusta.
Washingtonia rubusta is not native to North America. It is native to Northern mexico, Baja and Southern California.
Mexican palm leaves are commonly used as a thatch. Often they used in tiki bars as a decoration. In palm business Washingtonia Robusta is one of the best selling and easiest palm to grow.