This is the trunk detail for our Chambeyronia macrocarpa var "Watermelon", with over 5 feet of trunk, approximately 4" at the base, in a 24" box.  It has a new spear that will unfurl before June 2008.  Perfect for the coast, but does well to about 25 miles inland with some canopy to protect against 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. sun in very dry conditions.  Indian Rock has 2 flawless Chambeyronia macrocarpas growing in the ground sheltered by tall Queens, and a slightly pale Chambeyronia hookeri positioned to receive sun from morning until 2 p.m.--it is this one that has the deepest red emerging leaf!  You can view this palm at "Photo Album of Palm Trees", the first palm shown.  Why not bring New Caledonia to your backyard?

Usually our Wodyetia X Veitchia arecinas are grabbed before they become 5 gallons.  This exceptionally large "Foxy Lady" was removed from its Chula Vista home before the divorce lawyers could put their fork in.  With 2.5" diameter, and over 3 feet of trunk, around 8' tall, this palm can be planted now for those wanting an immediate tropical landscape.  No need to wait 15 years, it's here!

The premorse, dark green flat-leafed Veitchia from tropical Vanuatu, an incredibly lovely and desired palm, is difficult to grow in southern California (remember, it has to get through the cold snap that occurs every 10 years).  It is best suited for the coast or for sheltered inland areas with minor dips to 29 degrees F.  The premorse, pale green (lime-yellowish) plumose-leaf Wodyetia bifurcata can take a bit more cold, but will not win any trophies.  Now, the cross of these two palms produces a more cold hardy palm (isn't that amazing?), with a mesmerizing, shiny dark green leaf that is a beautiful blend of flat and plumose, a pendant, premorse leaf.  This is one of the most sought-after palms of southern California.       

Hyophorbe indica green, with over 5 feet of tropically curved trunk.

Dypsis "Diego".  Huge!  Distinctive, white powder on the lower trunk.   

Dypsis albofarinosa, with over 20 stems.  Contrary to the fourth edition of 'Palms for Southern California', this is a mature plant.

Brahea clara: 12" base trunk, 24" rise in trunk before petioles emerge, about 8.5' above soil line, in a 24 inch box.  Exactly like ours at Indian Rock, with lax (drooping) leaf tips.  A must for any southern California garden.  Bulletproof.