Speaking of Copernicias, here are few others found in "Palms of the World"
First is Copernicia fallaensis
Second is Copernicia baileyana - 2 shots with one looking down into the crown
Third is Copernicia rigida
Last is Copernicia hospita
http://www.kcet.org/updaily/socal_focus/history/la-as-subject/a-brief-history-of-palm-trees-in-southern-california.html
Inside the link are a bunch of pictures that show the little washies before they grew up to be monstrous.
Enjoy!