Jubaea chilensis - blue form?

[Jdiaz31089]

Palmpedia notes that there is a blue form of Jubaea chilensis. This is one in my neighborhood that is significantly "blue-er" than my own jubaea (no trunk yet). I don't think any mature Jubaea I've seen is fully green - they all seem to have some degree of blue in them [compare the color to the fronds of the phoenix canariensis beside it]. In person, this one almost looks grey, and glistens in the sun. Of course, I think color may vary depending on sun exposure, the age of the palm, and other factors, but does this Jubaea seem to be one of those legendary "blue" Jubaeas? I went by the other day to collect seed, but the squirrels beat me to them. I will have to keep a closer watch on the next batch of ripening fruit to collect them as soon as they fall to the ground. 

 

[Jdiaz31089]

NOTE my flip flop at the base of the palm. This guy is hefty. 

 

 

[Jdiaz31089]

Another angle here

[quaman58]

Here in San Diego, there's a grove of them at  Mission Bay park. There is one "blue" one that can be easily distinguished from all the others, even when zipping by on the freeway at 70 mph. It's a great looking palm.  

[Palmcycasnut]

Yeah when i get out to cali i always have to pull off the freeway and take another look at that one at the park. Always nice to see it. 

[Jdiaz31089]

52 minutes ago, quaman58 said:

Here in San Diego, there's a grove of them at  Mission Bay park. There is one "blue" one that can be easily distinguished from all the others, even when zipping by on the freeway at 70 mph. It's a great looking palm.  

Cool, I've seen pictures of that grove, but never of the blue one. Do you have any pictures of it?

[Palm Tree Jim]

2 hours ago, quaman58 said:

Here in San Diego, there's a grove of them at  Mission Bay park. There is one "blue" one that can be easily distinguished from all the others, even when zipping by on the freeway at 70 mph. It's a great looking palm.  

Look for it every time I drive by.....

[Hillizard]

The one in Capitol Park in Sacramento, California, has a something of a bluish tint to the fronds. Here are two views (circa 2013).