I’m thinking about digging that Baileyana.  There are no utilities underneath.  I was considering doing a root pruning for the first third in Fall, the second in winter, and the final one in spring.  I’d also consider selling it.  It’s about 5’ tall and maybe 9” at the base.  

Any thoughts on digging this?

 

Here’s a pic of the neighbors Brahea ‘Super Silver’.  This, (like the S. Uresana) is not actually native to the Caribbean, but has been a part of this topic, and doesn’t want to feel left out.

 

Just for illustration, here's a couple Copes I haven't seen anyone growing yet in So Cal. They appear to be closely related to macroglossa, so should do just as well if you can locate a starter plant. All 3 are native to Cuba.

Copernicia cowellii is just basically a miniature version of macroglossa. It would work well in today's smaller yards, projecting the same imagery as a macroglossa, but taking up much less space.

Copernicia rigida looks more like a stretched out macroglossa. Unique in appearance with tall,thin fronds, older specimens tend to hold the fronds in a more upright, or 'rigid' position.

All 3 seem to do well under my Arizona desert growing conditions.

 

aztropic 

Mesa, Arizona 

4 hours ago, Sabal Steve said:

Left to right:  Thrinax Radiata, Copernicia Baileyana, Copernicia Macroglossa.

Love that Macroglossa !!!!

20 hours ago, aztropic said:

Just for illustration, here's a couple Copes I haven't seen anyone growing yet in So Cal. They appear to be closely related to macroglossa, so should do just as well if you can locate a starter plant. All 3 are native to Cuba.

Copernicia cowellii is just basically a miniature version of macroglossa. It would work well in today's smaller yards, projecting the same imagery as a macroglossa, but taking up much less space.

Copernicia rigida looks more like a stretched out macroglossa. Unique in appearance with tall,thin fronds, older specimens tend to hold the fronds in a more upright, or 'rigid' position.

All 3 seem to do well under my Arizona desert growing conditions.

 

aztropic 

Mesa, Arizona 

Always appreciate your insight, and photos, Scott.

Is the second photo C. Rigida?

I did plant two of those last year, and they’re doing well. I believe Len Geiger was/is growing a Rigida, too?

Here are mine:

Here’s when they were planted, from 3 gallon pots.

4 hours ago, Sabal Steve said:

Always appreciate your insight, and photos, Scott.

Is the second photo C. Rigida?

Yes, it is. Slow but steady grower in my area.

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona