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Any ideas 

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59 minutes ago, 96720 said:

Any ideas 

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At that size, it is pretty hard to tell, but I would guess it might be something in the Butia family.  It looks like it is getting its first divided leaf, which is going pinnate.

33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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I pulled it up as a seedling which I usually throw away because they are usually Washingtonias but but when I pulled this one it had a round seed attached so I figured it was a Sabal but then today I noticed the new frond is going pinnate so didn’t know I do have pindos and mules but mule seeds are not supposed to sprout so maybe a pindo!!

I notice your screen name is the Hilo zip code. I used to live there and am now living in a similar climate to yours in El Centro, CA.

I can't really distinguish this palm from a Butia vs Butiagrus since they are both such variable seedlings, but something to help identify it is to look at the growth rate. I figure it would take a Butia about 3 to 4 years to get to that size, so if that palm is younger, I'd lean towards Butiagrus. Generally the seeds are not viable, but there are exceptions. I believe the Butiagrus at Huntington BG used to periodically set viable seeds. 

I'm always up for learning new things!

If you start seeing hooks, perhaps Butia.

If none, perhaps Syagrus.

I'd also like to add I'm leaning more towards Butiagrus as the petioles have that mottled white stuff that is more associated with Syagrus.

I'm always up for learning new things!

I thought butia capita?

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I think it grows to fast to be Butia but it is possible because I do have 3!!

is butia,no butiagrus

GIUSEPPE

6 minutes ago, gyuseppe said:

is butia,no butiagrus

Buia is a genus.  Butiagrus refers to a cross between The two genra, Butia and Syagrus.   Normally the Syagrus involved is Syagrus romanzoffiana.  The Buia would be whichever Butia species 96720 is growing. 

33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

Agree, Butia oderata (capitata)

Bret

 

Coastal canyon area of San Diego

 

"In the shadow of the Cross"

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It was actually by my Sabals that’s what I thought it was probably 200’ from my Butia!!

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