Palms of Izmir?

[KingBob]

When I was in Izmir, Turkey a few years ago, many of the main boulevards were lined with tall palm trees with a dark brown wood and dark green palmate (I think) fronds. I've attached a photo of them. Would appreciate knowing what they were. (In the photo, it's the tall trees to the right, not the small palm on the left.)  Thanks!

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

5 minutes ago, KingBob said:

When I was in Izmir, Turkey a few years ago, many of the main boulevards were lined with tall palm trees with a dark brown wood and dark green palmate (I think) fronds. I've attached a photo of them. Would appreciate knowing what they were. (In the photo, it's the tall trees to the right, not the small palm on the left.)  Thanks!

Hey! welcome to the forum! Those are Washingtonia Filifera, AKA the California Fan Palm, often planted in Mediterranean regions

[KingBob]

18 hours ago, Mr.SamuraiSword said:

Hey! welcome to the forum! Those are Washingtonia Filifera, AKA the California Fan Palm, often planted in Mediterranean regions

Wow, not an expected answer. Perhaps I've never actually seen Filiferas, just the Robustas that are planted here in Florida. Had no idea the wood was dark brown like that.

Thank you!!

[Darold Petty]

KingBob,  Welcome to Palmtalk !  

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

21 hours ago, KingBob said:

Wow, not an expected answer. Perhaps I've never actually seen Filiferas, just the Robustas that are planted here in Florida. Had no idea the wood was dark brown like that.

Thank you!!

Yes! FIlifera don't do well in the southeast for a variety of reasons, especially humidity and soil.  Robusta on the other hand love the southeast climate as much as they do the west coast.  Theres a select few in the south that have done alright.... 

Anna Maria Island. FL

Pine Island, FL

Wilmington NC (photo from frienduvafrond)

Largo FL