What are the best potted palms for San Diego?

[Sabal Steve]

One of my neighbors is looking to make a privacy barrier with potted palms. What are some good feather type palms that are usually commonly available (outside of big box stock) in 5 - 15 gallon sizes, that won't cost you an arm and a leg? Stuff that is fairly low maintenance.

[Sabal Steve]

He'll probably opt for Kings, Kentias, or R. Rivularus (I think those would all do ok in pots for a while at least until they get big?), but I'd like to give some more options.

[BigFrond]

I used Kentish, D baronii & D lutescen. The 2 Dypsis ad really good to block out your neighbor.

[Sabal Steve]

I used Kentish, D baronii & D lutescen. The 2 Dypsis ad really good to block out your neighbor.

Does the clumping create an issue in the pot?

[Sabal Steve]

If I had a larger yard I would plant D. lutescens. They're like Bismarcks, fairly common, but beautiful.

[_Keith]

D. lutescens, Majesties. Why rule out the big boxes? That is where the deals on these types of things will be found.

[MattyB]

I'd advise against Kings, or Majesties, they just won't like the pots over time. Kentias will do fine. The clumping Dypsis work great, with D. onilahensis upright being the most trouble-free grow, and D. lutesence being the most readily available in landscape size.

Chamaedorea all do well in pots. C. costaricana is a beast and can even take some sun.

I think Butia would do well in a large pot.

Think about some of the Rhapis as well.

[Hammer]

I'd advise against Kings, or Majesties, they just won't like the pots over time. Kentias will do fine. The clumping Dypsis work great, with D. onilahensis upright being the most trouble-free grow, and D. lutesence being the most readily available in landscape size.

Chamaedorea all do well in pots. C. costaricana is a beast and can even take some sun.

I think Butia would do well in a large pot.

Think about some of the Rhapis as well.

What about Pseudophoenix? Slow grower, maybe would lend itself to staying in a pot longer?

[Sabal Steve]

D. lutescens, Majesties. Why rule out the big boxes? That is where the deals on these types of things will be found.

I'd advise against Kings, or Majesties, they just won't like the pots over time. Kentias will do fine. The clumping Dypsis work great, with D. onilahensis upright being the most trouble-free grow, and D. lutesence being the most readily available in landscape size.Chamaedorea all do well in pots. C. costaricana is a beast and can even take some sun.I think Butia would do well in a large pot.Think about some of the Rhapis as well.

Thanks for the input guys. I was definitly favoring kentias, but I agree with the D. lutescens too.

I never thought about the Butia - I'll keep that in the bullpen probably. The palms will be close to a fence.

Where is a good place to find a decent sized D. lutescens at a reasonable price? I'm assuming that his budget is up to $100 per plant.

[Sabal Steve]

I'd advise against Kings, or Majesties, they just won't like the pots over time. Kentias will do fine. The clumping Dypsis work great, with D. onilahensis upright being the most trouble-free grow, and D. lutesence being the most readily available in landscape size.Chamaedorea all do well in pots. C. costaricana is a beast and can even take some sun.I think Butia would do well in a large pot.Think about some of the Rhapis as well.

What about Pseudophoenix? Slow grower, maybe would lend itself to staying in a pot longer?

I think he's looking for a little more instant gratification. The newbies just don't appreciate that sort of stuff.

[Sabal Steve]

By the way, I look forward to meeting more of you So. Cal palm fanatics soon, but I work every weekend...