Rapid growing to 80-100 ft. Compact crown, rough thatch. Distinguished from California fan palm by greener leaves and reddish streak along underside of leaf stalks at the trunk end. Sprays of tiny white flowers followed by small dark fruits on female plants. Damaged by temperatures below 25F. Older plants take on natural curvature.
Flower stalks are a nuisance, and produce small black seeds which sprout everywhere.