Does it look like a pure Syagrus romanzoffiana?

[Phoenikakias]

I understand that this sp is very widespread, hence also quite variable. But it is the first time I come across a specimen with so arching leaves. Some people argue, that it is a poorly growing romanzoffiana. Well in my humble opinion a poorly grown specimen would look differently, uglier and more yellow. This one look very healthy instead.

So what is your opinion?

[happypalms]

If it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, then it’s a duck! 

[Phoenikakias]

56 minutes ago, happypalms said:

If it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, then it’s a duck! 

You spoke like the Delphi oracle! I need an interpreter lol

[tim_brissy_13]

Maybe difficult to make a positive ID from the photos with the lighting, but it looks pretty typical of S romanzoffiana to me. If you didn’t prompt with your thoughts I’d certainly be suggesting the ID as S romanzoffiana. 

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, Phoenikakias said:

You spoke like the Delphi oracle! I need an interpreter lol

Argh I see said the blind man who could not see at all! 

[gyuseppe]

One thing is certain, they are very variable, some have a thin trunk, some a thicker trunk, as well as the leaves, some more plumed, some smoother.

[dalmatiansoap]

Beautiful aching, to bad it's so much pruned. I bet there's some Butia genetic there 

[peachy]

Yes it is S romanzoffiana, of this I am certain. There are so many planted around here that they are now a declared weed and no longer legal to buy or plant. The photographed specimen has not been well fertilised during it's life time. When well fed and watered the foliage is dense, long and curving, with a thick trunk and can be a magnificent looking palm which explains their popularity for so many decades. 

Peachy

[Harry’s Palms]

Yes , I agree . A Queen Palm from what I can tell. I don’t fertilize my S. Romanzoffiana, just copious amounts of water . They are variable and can look different even in the same yard with the same treatment. Southern California is home to bunches of these in just about every corner. Most are very healthy and full . The arching fronds are typical from what I’ve seen. Harry

[Phoenikakias]

6 hours ago, peachy said:

Yes it is S romanzoffiana, of this I am certain. There are so many planted around here that they are now a declared weed and no longer legal to buy or plant. The photographed specimen has not been well fertilised during it's life time. When well fed and watered the foliage is dense, long and curving, with a thick trunk and can be a magnificent looking palm which explains their popularity for so many decades. 

Peachy

There is another one in same property about 30 ft away. I doubt that it had enjoyed even a slightly different treatment. More probable looks to me a genetical variation.