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California Fan Palm

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Myrna Dowsett/Sortomme

 

Description

California Fan Palm is the only palm native to California. It populates the areas along the San Andreas Fault where desert water has seeped to the surface and formed springs. It grows to 60' tall and 20' wide. It has light green fronds 3'-6' long. One of the most common uses of the palms fronds by Native Californians was in forming housing and thatched Ramadas. Fronds and frond fiber were also used to make sandals, cordage, nets and mats.

 

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Plant Type

Palm

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

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Leaf Color

Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.