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First photo definitely Aiphanes sp. The what in the world palm I can’t quite put my finger on but definitely not Howea. I’m nearly certain not Laccospadix either. The fronds and petioles remind me a lot of Carpoxylon, but I’ve never seen one with dead leaf bases attached and all the debris hanging on give me the impression it’s not a crownshafted palm. That could just be the way old bases are hanging on though - would be interesting to see what it looks like cleaned up a bit.

Hearing talk of the "Super El Niño" later this year with the most recent analogs in 2015-2016 and 1997-1998. Well here's the lowest temps recorded for those winter seasons: 2015-2016 IAH: 32F Hobby: 34F 1997-1998 IAH: 28F Hobby: 32F Yes bring on the great warming!! 10b winter 🤞🌴😄

It's a good topic to start a thread on. What we can see from research shared on Palmpedia under (True) Capitata is the eloganted seed vs the rounded odorata seed, not as large as yatay but larger than catarinensis. But pictures in there don't clarify for me what I've seen to say what might distinguish one from the other.

Agree. I tried the "weepy" form and it completely bombed out. This is a palm for SOCAL not FL. They don't take kindly to months of swelter and humidity. I believe they require a significant night time cooldown to survive long term. I've come to the conclusion that the genus Chrysalodocarpus prefers the Cali mediterranean climate over the FL tropical climate. I've tried a number of species, i.e., robusta, piulifera, yadda, yadda and succeeded with none of them.

The "what in the world is this" palm looks a lot like Laccospadix australasica. I never thought they performed well in FL so probably not. Anybody who is not a collector would most likely not have one.

Seeds look great

The palms you have are fairly common, i.e., what many of us would call "usual suspects". The effort , risks and cost to extract them will far exceed any value you hope to recover by selling them. Enjoy them while you can then let them go so you can start your collection anew with emphasis on rarer species you can grow where you live.

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All sold thanks.

All Psidium sp ( Standard / common, Lemon / Strawberry, our near- native: P. sartorianum * possibly now lumped in with P. oligospermum* , Brazilian, Galapagos, etc.. ) all produce fairly shallow and quite extensive / robust root systems that can cause issues with hardscaping, / home foundations.. much like Ficus sps. While considered shallow -rooted, Pineapple Guava are said to have root systems that are less intrusive due to being more fiberous / brittle, and more sensitive to disturbance. Don't recall either of my grandparents breaking or undercutting the cement rimmed beds they were planted within. That doesn't mean they'd be as well behaved in someone elses' yard though..

What a milestone and massive accomplishment for a California garden. One must also keep in mind that photos simply just can't do justice how beefy this palm really is. Congrats, Tracy!

I had some lead burn on my Washingtonia, but otherwise everything is growing out nicely

Howea is a tough grow here but the Breaker's manages to grow them decently in nooks and crannies with heavy canopy. I do not know what this palm is or the first. Wish we could grow those beautiful Howea's!

You are correct with the eye level observation as mine are waaayyy up there these days. The color is one of nature’s wonders. Luckily my smaller Hydriastele’s have similar intense coloration, so I can still enjoy the show. Tim

Your "What in the world is this" palm -- could it be an unhappy Howea forsteriana?

Split leaf bases means this one is Thrinax radiata

That’s quite the ‘chunk’ Tracy! Be thankful it’s not a rocket, you’ll enjoy the eye level perspective for many years. Tim

I will have to do a check of old photos, but it was shortly after we added the outdoor shower in 2015. I can't recall if I ever potted it up after I bought it from George Sparkman as either a 3 or squat 5 gallon.

Hi I dont suppose you are still selling palms 10 years later :)

Thank you Merlyn. I agree about the questionable Macaw. I took pictures of the trunk, which is without spines. The leaf structure is also an issue per Palmpedia. The other palm in the front above the Cocothrinax is a mystery!

Agree with Ryan. Fruit has a delicious sweet sour taste and 2 seeds per fruit. Skin is thicker than a grapes, and rubbery to chew on, so just spit it out. Wish my tree produced bigger crops, but the fruits I get are still a treat nonetheless. aztropic Mesa, Arizona

I bought a lot of Sabal seeds they all grew and have the typical heel but this one has not and looks different!! Any ideas?

That’s an amazing accomplishment, especially since these guys can be a bit temperamental here in Cali!

Sad news. Condolences to the family

Have met his nephew and wife who are in Bochum in his apartment right now ... his last words were for his Lytos and me ... And now? Have loaded 3 larger and one really large L. weddelianum + 2 L. itapebiense (one mid-sized, 1 seedling) and a L. hoehnei into my car ... this was the last promise I gave him; to take care on his "babies", as long as I am alive. Heaven was crying on my way back, much of rain came down ... 😪