Arboretum History Virtual Tour - CALIFORNIA FAN PALM

Washingtonia filifera       |        Arecaceae       |       California fan palm

Historical Context:

The Desert Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) lining the University Ave. entrance were planted at the turn of the century. As a result of their longevity in this historic location, these trees are iconic of the UA campus as they provide a formal welcome to the main grounds. They are native to the Mojave Desert. Many other palm species can be found on campus. A few others observed from the Cedar Ramada include the very tall and thin Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta), and the feathery-leaf Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis).

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum History Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)