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Growing palms in the Los Angeles area

CH867

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CH867 Apprentice

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I live in the Los Angeles area and wanted to know if anyone else lives around where I live. Any particular palms that would do good in this area. Southern California Has many areas and growing palms in the San Diego area is very different from growing them here. I want expirimeng but i dont really know enough about the palms that can be grown in my area.

 

Gonzer Grand Master

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You just opened Pandora's Box. Expect many helpful tips.

 

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CH867 Apprentice

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Thank you. I am happy that someone is willing to share some tips. I have a lot to learn 

DoomsDave Grand Master

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Send a PM and you come visit and see possibilities and realities

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The SD and LA climates are very similar.  Inland parts of the LA basin are hotter, but then so are the inland parts of the SD metro area.  The greater LA area has its frost pockets, but so does the greater SD area.  I don't think there'd be much difference overall in what palms you could grow in the one area versus the other.  If you see a difference between the two areas, it's probably because there is more experimentation in one versus the other and it depends on where you lived in SD and where you are living in LA, which information you don't provide.  I have lived for long periods of time in both areas.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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@CH867, click on this link and see some of the glorious palms that can grow in Southern California.

Also, where is your garden (city or section of LA, as applicable)? Exactly where your garden is will often make a big difference.

http://palmssc.org/

 

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If you are close enough to the coast to get marine influence, that gives you the chance to grow some palms that can't be grown further inland. If you live inland, you can grow lots of palms that need the heat to grow well. Both general locations have advantages and disadvantages. There are some tremendous palm gardens in and around the Los Angeles area.

Are you planting palms in the ground? How much planting space do you have? What pre-existing trees or conditions do you have to work with?

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51 minutes ago, Kim said:

If you are close enough to the coast to get marine influence, that gives you the chance to grow some palms that can't be grown further inland. If you live inland, you can grow lots of palms that need the heat to grow well. Both general locations have advantages and disadvantages. There are some tremendous palm gardens in and around the Los Angeles area.

Are you planting palms in the ground? How much planting space do you have? What pre-existing trees or conditions do you have to work with?

This.

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22 hours ago, Hammer said:

Canopy!!!

Yessir I sure have lotsa canopy 

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On 5/20/2018, 2:18:09, Gonzer said:

You just opened Pandora's Box.

Pandora's box has been opened, and as you, CH867, are discovering there are many more questions before specific recommendations can be made.   Some of the previous pertinent comments:

1)  Where in LA are you?  Even with a location, there can be variation depending on your specific micro-climate, and the lots exposure to light.

2)  How much space and is there existing canopy/shade in the form of trees or adjacent tall buildings?

3)  Do you get frost in winter?

4)  What other temperature sensitive plants have you seen in nearby gardens?

Dooms Dave has an incredible variety growing in his La Habra garden (LA County) that most in San Diego would appreciate being able to grow.  So the more you can share, the better recommendations you will get based on other gardens near you and their experience.  Good luck and welcome aboard!

33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

GottmitAlex Grand Master

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If you don't want to be very specific, at least mention your Socal Sunset zone so experienced folks here can give you pointers as to what you can grow.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sunset.com/garden/climate-zones/sunset-climate-zone-los-angeles-area/%3famp

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CH867 Apprentice

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My zone is zone 10a I think and I live in encino which is on the other side of the mountains near Brentwood 

GottmitAlex Grand Master

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You want the coconut look?

Beccariophoenix alfredii is a good choice for your climate. But, just as a coconut, you want it to have space. 

 

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