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Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - King Palm Forest in Palm Canyon, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA


Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - King Palm Forest in Palm Canyon, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana - King Palm)

These palms didn't have trunks when they were planted 5 or 6 years ago. Photo taken Feb. 1, 2010.



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Wow that's quick growth..

7 Feb, 2010

 

much faster than i would have expected too. the trunks look smooth..that surprises me too....

7 Feb, 2010

 

Mushybanna, Sandra:

Yes, Archontophoenix species can grow extremely fast...especially when they receive a lot of water and fertilizer. These plants seem to get a lot of water due to a good sprinkler system. In its native Queensland, Australia these palms grow along rivers and streams in tropical rain forest.

7 Feb, 2010



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