Washingtonia robusta H. Wendl.

Family: PALMAE

Genus: Washingtonia

Catalan common name: Washingtònia robusta.

Spanish common name: Palmera mexicana.

Province distribution: Tarragona.

General distribution (Phytogeography): America

Life-forms: Macrophanerophyte.

Habitats: Garden plants. Gardens.

Description: A palm tree very similar to Washingtonia filifera, although the trunk is not as robust, as it is finer and slender, above all in the older specimens it is also taller for the same age. Generally is slenders down as it reaches the top part of its trunk, while Washingtonia filifera maintains a more cylindrical, columnar shape. This palm tree also grows faster than Washingtonia filifera.

Observations: Not appropriate for interior landscapes, as it requires lots of light.