Can someone ID this fat trunk palm in zone 8b?

[palmofmyhand]

I stumbled upon this fat trunk palm which looks like some kind of phoenix variety. Does anyone know exactly which one? I would say sylvestris but  I have never seen one with such a huge trunk.

[Chester B]

Phoneix canariensis aka Canary Island Date Palm. 

[palmofmyhand]

3 minutes ago, Chester B said:

Phoneix canariensis aka Canary Island Date Palm. 

Wow that’s pretty interesting that actually makes me want to try to grow some canary islands now that I can see they will grow here in 8b zone effectively.

[Chester B]

CIDP in the right areas can be very hardy. 

[Fusca]

33 minutes ago, palmofmyhand said:

Wow that’s pretty interesting that actually makes me want to try to grow some canary islands now that I can see they will grow here in 8b zone effectively.

There were a few Phoenix canariensis palms about that size in 8b Austin before 2021.  Hope for some mild winters if you try one.  

[SeanK]

I think the climatic averages in Augusta are a tad more favorable in lower elevations of town.

[palmofmyhand]

6 hours ago, SeanK said:

I think the climatic averages in Augusta are a tad more favorable in lower elevations of town.

I was also thinking the same thing. I found this palm at around the lowest elevation at all in the entire Augusta area so it would make sense. Do you happen to know any other microclimate factors that would boost cold tolerance?

[SeanK]

South of 78, then south of 520.

SE of 520 near the Savannah River.

[SeanK]

Pages 2 & 3 have more viewable photos

https://www.palmtalk.org/forum/topic/68259-palms-of-augusta-ga/?page=2

[palmofmyhand]

On 10/28/2024 at 9:26 AM, SeanK said:

Pages 2 & 3 have more viewable photos

https://www.palmtalk.org/forum/topic/68259-palms-of-augusta-ga/?page=2

Wow man you’re great for showing me this I wish i noticed earlier. I am actually very surprised they have been growing washingtonias here as they seem to be doing very well. Do you think they gave any kind of protection during colder temperatures while growing them? Or do you think they grew them all naturally. Seeing those doing so well makes me want to plant some here also as I find them more appealing than palmettos for example.