Washingtonia Robusta- Mexican Fan Palm-Outdoor Palm Plant

🌴Why You’ll Love It

✔️Instant Impact– Grows incredibly fast, adding height and drama quickly.
✔️Ultimate Drought Champion– Thrives on neglect once established, perfect for UAE heat.
✔️Architectural Statement– The slender, towering trunk defines luxury villa landscapes.
✔️UDA-acclimated– Loves the heat and handles our alkaline soil better than most palms.

🌿 Growth & Appearance
Height: 15–30m outdoors (fast-growing, ideal for screening and avenues).
Fronds: Large, classic fan-shaped leaves (creates a true vacation vibe).
Trunk: Sleek, slender, and reddish-brown (adds a stunning vertical element).

🏆 Survival Superpowers
Sun-worshipper – Flourishes in direct, scorching sunlight.
Forgiving – Tolerates sporadic watering and poor soil conditions.

☀️ Light & Location
Best: Full, direct sun all day long (south-facing gardens, open yards).
Loves: Reflected heat from driveways and pavings.
Avoid: Shady spots or crowded areas (it needs room to reach for the sky!).

💦 Watering
Establishment (1st year): Water deeply 2-3 times a week.
Mature Palms: Highly drought-tolerant. Water deeply once every 1-2 weeks in summer.
Pro Tip: Soak the entire root ball deeply rather than frequent light watering.

🌡️ Climate Tips
Ideal temp: 20–40°C (It’s built for the UAE summer).
Wind tolerant: Handles our occasional shamal winds with ease.

✂️ Maintenance
Pruning: Trim away brown fronds and the old "hula skirt" to keep it tidy and reduce fire risk.
Fertilizer: Feed with a slow-release palm fertilizer in spring and summer for lush, green growth.

🚀 Pro Tips for UAE Plant Parents
Brown fronds? Natural shedding or under-watering → check your deep watering schedule!
Leaning? Almost never – its roots are strong and deep.
Pests: Generally pest-resistant. Watch for red palm weevil (preventative sprays are available).