Hi I need recommendations for zone 9a crown shafted palms I have dyspis decipens in mind already

[888.ho3s]

Hi I need recommendations for some 9a crownshafted or atleast a very tropical feather palm I have a list but I need more better recommendations 

[Robbertico18]

What kind of 9a?

humid or Mediterranean ?

9a is pretty sparse if any solid crownshafted palms, but Dypsi decipiens is probably the best bet 

[Chester B]

Depends on the climate but it’s a very small list regardless.  Likely only to be Chamaedorea radicalis and microspadix. 
That’s all I grow in 9b subtropical climate.   
 

Arenga is a possibly and mule palm should work but it’s not a crown shaft palm. 

[zero]

Agree with @Robbertico18, Chrysalidocarpus decipiens (name change from Dypsis) is probably the only crownshaft palm that would survive your 9a winters.  From what I have read here they're a tough grow.  The mule palm (Butia odorata x Syagrus romanzoffiana) would be a great alternative that grows fast.  Acrocomia totai, Arenga engleri and the 2 Chamaedorea in your list should work fine but the others listed are definitely zone-pushers since you experience upper teens on occasion.  Chamaedorea radicalis can handle anything you throw at it - drought, high heat, harsh cold and even a fair amount of sun.  C. microspadix isn't quite as cold hardy and needs some shade.

[888.ho3s]

@Fuscahi to be honest in my microclimate I never go on the teens always low to mid 20s last year the lowest was 24 degrees and I have a 7 year old Pygmy date palm surviving without protection and I see Pygmy date palms and queen palms in my area I’m in Lancaster California

[888.ho3s]

@Robbertico18 Mediterranean to semi arid I say in my microclimate is Mediterranean since I have a large pool I’m in Lancaster California 

[888.ho3s]

@Chester Bwow u could grow so much more crownshafted palms than me since most of them is in 9b or higher u should definitely try the king palms 

[Chester B]

On 8/25/2025 at 3:49 AM, 888.ho3s said:

@Chester Bwow u could grow so much more crownshafted palms than me since most of them is in 9b or higher u should definitely try the king palms 

Already killed one last winter.  West coast growing zones are far superior.  You don't get the wild swings or below zonal temperatures.

[Harry’s Palms]

On 8/25/2025 at 1:48 AM, 888.ho3s said:

@Robbertico18 Mediterranean to semi arid I say in my microclimate is Mediterranean since I have a large pool I’m in Lancaster California 

Your climate is more desert like , even with a large pool. The hot , dry winds will be brutal to most tropical looking or crownshafted palms. Definitely not Decipiens , they like coastal environments. They do well in climates that have damp , cool evenings . Zone 9a and cold hardiness is only a fraction of the equation when it comes to growing plants , there are regional differences that come into play. Also , almost everything on that list from your search would perish in Lancaster. Harry

[zero]

You could also try Phoenix reclinata trimmed to two or three trunks which can have a coconutty look.

[888.ho3s]

@Harry’s Palmsokay but I bought seeds from those palms so I’m gonna try germinating and gonna experiment with them 

[888.ho3s]

@Harry’s Palmsthere was a guy growing dyspis decipens in Modesto California for 20+ years they have a similar climate to us

[888.ho3s]

3 hours ago, Fusca said:

You could also try Phoenix reclinata trimmed to two or three trunks which can have a coconutty look.

I wish I don’t have any seeds right now if it the closet I have is Phoenix rupicola cliff date palm