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

Wow that's quick growth..

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

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.