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Chrysalidocarpus robustus in California getting ringed trunk

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April 5Apr 5

The first ring on my California grown Chrysalidocarpus robustus. I don't recall seeing any other big specimens here in California. Thanks to visiting the Big Island I have seen some tall specimens which put my juvenile plant in perspective.

33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation

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April 5Apr 5

That’s awesome Tracy. I think my winters are too cold for it here so I’ll be sticking with Prestonianus and Dacaryi as my big boy Chrysalidocarpus in my garden.

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April 5Apr 5

That is a large specimen ! How long has that been in the ground there? Harry

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April 5Apr 5

Incredible Tracy! I have a five-year-old one in a 2 gallon pot that I can’t even justify putting it in the ground yet. What the heck are you feeding it?

Bret

Coastal canyon area of San Diego

"In the shadow of the Cross"

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April 5Apr 5

That’s an amazing accomplishment, especially since these guys can be a bit temperamental here in Cali!

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April 5Apr 5

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5 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

That is a large specimen ! How long has that been in the ground there? Harry

I will have to do a check of old photos, but it was shortly after we added the outdoor shower in 2015. I can't recall if I ever potted it up after I bought it from George Sparkman as either a 3 or squat 5 gallon.

33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation

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April 5Apr 5

That’s quite the ‘chunk’ Tracy! Be thankful it’s not a rocket, you’ll enjoy the eye level perspective for many years.

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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April 5Apr 5

What a milestone and massive accomplishment for a California garden. One must also keep in mind that photos simply just can't do justice how beefy this palm really is. Congrats, Tracy!

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April 7Apr 7

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On 4/5/2026 at 5:12 AM, Harry’s Palms said:

That is a large specimen ! How long has that been in the ground there? Harry

I found this photo from March 2016 with a description of Dypsis robusta in the ground. I'm not sure if I had just planted it or if it was a little before this that it went into the ground. The growth over a decade from this picture to the current is accurate though.