2. Thread Palm
Other common names: Mexican Fan Palm, Washington Palm, Skyduster
Scientific name: Washingtonia robusta
Scientific name synonyms: Washingtonia filamentosa
Height: 100'
Evergreen: Yes
Drought tolerant: Yes
Climate Action: No
Native to: Northern Mexico
Fun fact: Can grow up to 80'-100'. Notably, these are the palm species that tower over L.A.
Evergreen. Native to northern Mexico. Slender, tapering trunk. Fan-shaped, deeply lobed leaves. Light pink flowers in long inflorescences produce copious quantities of seeds. Drought tolerant.