What Kind of Palm is This?

[BorderLand]

I’m new to the site, so apologies if I’m in the wrong area…
 

I inherited this palm tree in southern Texas, and I can’t seem to identify it. The leafy growth at the base is on stems growing off the trunks. Can anyone help?

[Palm Tree Jim]

The palm in the picture is a Phoenix robellini.

Very common and an easy grow. Yours looks to be doing well.

[Fusca]

3 hours ago, BorderLand said:

I inherited this palm tree in southern Texas, and I can’t seem to identify it. The leafy growth at the base is on stems growing off the trunks. Can anyone help?

It's Phoenix roebelenii but it might be a hybrid with a lot of roebelenii in the mix.  Phoenix roebelenii are solitary palms so you have 2 different palms there (they're often sold in triples or doubles).  Welcome to Palmtalk!  

[Harry’s Palms]

Yes it is what has been stated. I would only add that they have some thorns that can puncture the skin easily so wear protection when trimming them. They look very healthy . Harry

[BorderLand]

11 hours ago, BorderLand said:

I’m new to the site, so apologies if I’m in the wrong area…
 

I inherited this palm tree in southern Texas, and I can’t seem to identify it. The leafy growth at the base is on stems growing off the trunks. Can anyone help?

 

[BorderLand]

Thanks for your help!

[Mazat]

16 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Yes it is what has been stated. I would only add that they have some thorns that can puncture the skin easily so wear protection when trimming them. They look very healthy . Harry

Good tip and so true, Harry.

was yesterday evening not careful enough with our CIDP., but no thorns and then wide awake.

 

[Merlyn]

@BorderLand the green leafy stuff at the bottom is some other type of plant.  It looks like a shrubbery of some sort, though I can't ID it.  The previous owner might have planted it there to hide the somewhat odd looking "adventitious roots" that Roebellini usually grow near the bottom.  If you want to remove it, I'd snip it back with hand pruners.  It might be difficult to actually kill off without damaging the palms.  Another option is a weedkiller called 2,4-D.  It'll kill broadleaf plants like the shrub but has no effect on grasses or palms.  Just spray some on the foliage and it will probably die back in a few weeks.

[BorderLand]

…but the leafy growth is on/part of the woody shoots that are literally growing out of the trunks. 🤔

[Darold Petty]

Borderland, this is called "epiphytic growth habit".

Welcome to Palmtalk !  

[BorderLand]

😳 Oh my… I have a LOT to learn! Thank you.