Palm Trees

Filibusta Palm

Washingtonia filibusta

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 30–50 ft
Mature Width: 10–15 ft
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: Creamy white
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 15°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This hybrid palm is well-adapted to the hot, dry conditions of Las Cruces, offering robust growth and a majestic silhouette. It's more cold-hardy than other Washingtonia palms.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Xeriscape
Accents
Patios

Full Sun
Low Water
30–50 ft

Botanical Name: Washingtonia × filibusta
Plant Type: Evergreen palm / ornamental tree
Mature Size: 40–60 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide
Flower Color: Creamy white to pale yellow
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Foliage: Large, fan-shaped, bright-green leaves with long, slender stems; evergreen, with older leaves often forming a skirt around the trunk if not removed
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to moderate once established; highly drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; adaptable to alkaline soils
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; fruits provide food for birds and other wildlife
Special Attributes: Hybrid of California fan palm and Mexican fan palm, combining the cold tolerance and robust growth of Washingtonia filifera with the faster growth and taller, slimmer form of W. robusta. Excellent heat and drought tolerance, wind tolerance, and well suited for Southwestern landscapes, streetscapes, pool areas, and large-scale plantings.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11