Which palms can fend for themselves in San Diego

[Sabal Steve]

After getting established. Other than the obvious (W. robusta, W. filifera, C. humilis, B. edulis, B. armata, P. canariensis, etc...).

Central SD.

Stuff that will become completely self sufficient.

Soon, my guerilla plantings will commence...

[Sabal Steve]

And yes, there will be Sabals!

[Jim in Los Altos]

Butia

[MattyB]

Dypsis decaryi, Livistona decora,

[rprimbs]

Phoenix, even maybe Syagrus -- but it probably won't look too good.

[Kostas]

With as little rain as SD gets,how do/ can all those palms fend for themselves? Is there an underground water table in the area that these species can reach?

[Sabal Steve]

With as little rain as SD gets,how do/ can all those palms fend for themselves? Is there an underground water table in the area that these species can reach?

I see washies and Canaries growing in isolation often, where I would not think that the water table would be easily accessible - like in the foothills around here. While we dont get much rain, we don't get much heat. I would guess that is the key factor.

[_Keith]

W. filirera, your only native palm.

[Ben in Norcal]

W. filirera, your only native palm.

This article suggests that is at least questionable...maybe?

http://www.palmsnc.org/pages/article.php?id=20

[_Keith]

W. filirera, your only native palm.

This article suggests that is at least questionable...maybe?

http://www.palmsnc.org/pages/article.php?id=20

While I admit I was being somewhat humorous in my intent, my premise was simple, it was the one palm that nature provided and has survived for millennia before man intervened in the environment. Now, with that being said man has introduced many a plant (normally called invasives) that have thrived in the new environment. And man has changed, for short term or long term, that environment.

So my true test is not caring for it till it is established, and I admit those were your terms, but to go throw some seeds out in the environment and see what makes it. To me, that would be the true test. But you said after being established, so in that case not all, but most bets are off.

[Sabal Steve]

I'll be starting with large liners - 5 gallons - donations. I'll do periodic watering by hand, and keep a log. My options would be pretty limited If I was to just plant seeds and let nature take over.

Edited May 11, 2014 by Sabal Steve

[trioderob]

forget it.

water the bejesus out of the palms.

You will thank me in 5 years

[Kim]

Love the guerilla planting concept. I've always imagined some big Bizzies on the way into OB off the 8. But even the queens are having a tough time there, not enough water.