strange 4 headed queen palm

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

last spring break i was in pine island florida and i saw this palm with 4 heads,  i was in the car so i couldnt take a picture but i found the streetview of it.

https://www.google.com/maps/@26.6190886,-82.1196963,3a,15y,50.98h,91.33t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scWWaYW8LQLjpszD_0ib8JQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

what do u all think

[Missi]

It appears that the queen palm is behind whatever that 4-headed monstrosity is. I see a palm trunk behind it in the shadow.

[Eric in Orlando]

Very cool specimen!

It is a Queen Palm, the trunk behind it are tall Washingtonias.

[Brad Mondel]

Once I saw one in California with about 20+ heads. 

[Cape Garrett]

I've seen that and several others in the area.  Probably damaged at some point at the growing point caused this.  

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

44 minutes ago, Brad Mondel said:

Once I saw one in California with about 20+ heads. 

thats insane!

[CroToni]

Can it be done on purpose?It's not pretty,but it looks fascinating.I want one!

 

[Josh-O]

On 1/12/2018, 9:24:30, Brad Mondel said:

Once I saw one in California with about 20+ heads. 

 Did it happen to be in the city of El Monte?

there is one there that's got at least 15 to 20 heads on itthere is one there that's got at least 15 to 20 heads on it

[cfkingfish]

I have been driving by this palm for over 10 years, it sits next to a restaurant that never seems to be open. I have never pulled in for a closer look, but I can snap pics next time I am around. I didn't even see the picture but I know which one you are referring to! :)

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

11 hours ago, cfkingfish said:

I have been driving by this palm for over 10 years, it sits next to a restaurant that never seems to be open. I have never pulled in for a closer look, but I can snap pics next time I am around. I didn't even see the picture but I know which one you are referring to! :)

awesome!

 

[Kevin S]

 I posted this photo back in 2016 the queen palm in the photo has grown a lot since then I should take another photo