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Mexican Fan Palm
Butterfly Cassia, Winter Cassia
Mexican Fan Palm

Common name:Mexican Fan Palm
Botanical name:Washingtonia robusta

The Mexican Fan Palm is a very tall, rapidly growing palm with large, fan-shaped leaves. It has a tropical look, and can grow several feet a year. This species is excellent for larger yards and lining streets.

Butterfly Cassia, Winter Cassia

Common name:Butterfly Cassia, Winter Cassia
Botanical name:Senna bicapsularis

Large evergreen shrub or small tree grows quickly to 12' x 10'. Leaves are dark green and oval shaped. Butter-yellow flowers with curved stamens resemble butterflies appear fall through winter. Accepts full sun. Prune after blooming to remove seed pods and to help maintain shape. Will recover if killed to the ground by frost. Native to South America.

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.