Robusta Palm
Washingtonia robusta

Location: 190 Anza St.
Park: Museum of Local History
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: N. America
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Palm, native of Mexico (also known as Mexican Fan Palm). Rapid growing with brilliant green foliage in compact crown. This palm is not self pruning and will develop a grass skirt if left to its own.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker