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Possibly, but it’s the second winter season here. Iam not that impressed with the soil mix it came in. Richard

A nice sallaca, variegated lanonia dasyantha, dypsis Pembana all looking good in the garden.

Yellow Latania

It’s just a hybrid either way ☝️

Great pics. That’s enough to show it doesn’t match any single Archontophoenix sp. I’d be confident it’s A cunninghamiana x A alexandrae (or A tuckeri, A maxima or A myolensis less likely) or reverse.

The big Chrysalidocarpus species are notoriously tricky at that size Richard. I think they need a unique combination of warmth, great drainage and also good soil nutrition. I’d be tempted to bare root it and have a look what’s going on under soil level. I can see it’s developed a good size heel already. It may be that the growth point is too far under soil level and its promotes rot. I’d also be tempted to put it directly in the ground in Spring after raising its level a bit. I’ve had them respond well when allowed to spread their roots. A friend and former Palmtalk poster gave me a C malcomberi that was languishing in a heated greenhouse for years. I put it outside in a sunny spot in the fridge down here and it’s starting to look good, even during winter.

Anything from Cuba grows great here. Coccothrinax species make nice smaller specimens. In the same vein, native palms like Pseudophoenix, Thrinax radiata, and Leucothrinax. Satkentia look very tropical and grow easily. Teddy bears and Chambeyronia Oliviformis grows easily here. All of these are one step up from the common palms, and grow and look great in South Florida with basic care. Lantania loddigesii. Dictyosperma Album grow well. Some silver Serenoa repans for bushy coverage in dry sun spots with bad soil. . Chaemedorea Metallica as under growth in shady spots. Bromeliads, Ti Plants, Crotons, Yellow Shrimp plants and many others as accents. You can get much more exotic, for much more work and water expense. And sometimes not as great results despite this. But what are you working with? A wide open sunny yard, partially shaded? Sandy beach soil? Marly canal dredge out west. Tons of space or little space? Look at your sun exposure and soil. Pick what fits that.

Same with my glaucifolia female plant.

@Chester B I’d be curious to hear if you ever planted it in Texas and if it ever revealed what it might be lol

Well maybe the Winter is stressing it? Harry

I don't think it would survive your long cool winters. If you grew it in a pot with bottom heat, it would make it, but not in the ground. However, CA doesn't allow me to send you rooted plants anyway.

No the trunk is not green, it's brown, it's about maybe an inch in diameter at the base, maybe a half to three quarters of an inch towards the top. But it's brown shows distinct nodes where the leaves have fallen off, maybe four and a half or so feet tall no signs of forming any branches at all.

Hey all, I thought I would dredge up this ancient thread to see what has been learned in all these years. I often see some really neat species available, but I am afraid to try them in a Mediterranean climate. So,without a doubt, P. javana, phillipinensis and coronata grow well here in the right spot. The wataniana I had did not make it, nor did the Floribunda offering of phillpinensis “compact”. Are there any other suggestions for temperate tolerating members of this genus?

One lone container dypsis robusta what am I doing wrong. I just can’t seem to get it going strong, more water less water, full sun shade, or whatever it is iam not doing it right. Any suggestions?

After 2 relatively mild winter in a row the jubaea seems much happier. No visible winter damage last year and strong healthy growth with the frond size steadily increasing. After the January ‘24 freeze that years fronds were smaller than the previous year. Luckily it’s on its way to out growing that years damage and stunted growth. 🙏

Here are some detail shots I took today.

It should be noted that those are not all suited to Miami's climate, but all great palms.

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I'm looking to add a Beccariophoenix alfredii to my yard out in Escondido. Retail nursery pricing on these right now is a bit out of my budget, so I wanted to see if any local growers or hobbyists in the San Diego area have one they are looking to move. Ideally, I am looking for a larger 5-gallon or a 15-gallon specimen so it can establish well in our inland heat. Sun-acclimated is a huge plus, but I am happy to shade-cloth it if it’s coming out of a greenhouse. I am located in Escondido but am more than happy to drive down to coastal SD, East County, or up to Riverside to pick it up and haul it myself. Please send me a PM with what size you have, a rough idea of what you'd want for it, and ideally a quick photo. Thanks!

Off the top of my head: Caryota obtusa, tribear, rhopalostylis sapida, ceroxylon, verschaffeltia splendida, mealybug, roystonea, ravenea juliettae, Dypsis prestoniana, a hyophorbe….

Thanks everyone. Im watering every 3-4 days 15 gallons per watering. I know the width and depth of the planting hole. That amount of water according to my calculations is equivalent to a little over 9" of rain a week. This pic is exactly 2 weeks after planting. I noticed the 2 center petioles had shot up so I untied the palm. This pic is from exactly 3 weeks after transplant. Camera angle hasn't changed and notice petioles have pushed above camera range The frond fanning out was obviously one that was cut and I noticed after I cut the twine that it was ready to expand before harvest It's trying to establish. Also the fanning frond is very green. It just looks yellow in the bright sun.

They seem to do best with atleast half day shade, atleast starting out. The tree canopy also helps during the winter, I’ve found they aren’t as hardy starting out as they are at mature sizes.

Love the Moorei here is mine over in Alvin it’s been in the ground for a year in relatively deep shade. Will miss it when I move to Florida lol 🥲

lol I was looking for the pots! I wish i could find a Micrantha locally, such cool palms