| Washington fan palm or Mexican
fan palm. The scientific name is Washingtonia robusta.
This is a fast growing palm although generally slower
in North Carolina, and is hardy to 20 degrees. |
Mediterranean fan palm or
European fan palm. The scientific name is Chamaerops humilis.
This is a slow growing cold hardy palm that differs from
the others as it grows in clumps. It adapts to most well-draining
soils and is hardy to 17 degrees. |
