Phoenix canariensis - Canary Island Palm
By Delonix1
- 18 Feb, 2010
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An old tall Canary Island palm at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, CA.in San Diego County. This palm is most likely around 85 feet/ 26 meters tall. I think Canary Island Palm is the second most planted palm in CA. Mexican Fan Palm is number 1.
Photo taken Feb. 14, 2010.
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Louise1:
These trees are called California Palms also...because they have naturalized here. Canary Island palms actually germinate in asphalt and concrete. They are considered a weed palm here. However, I still love the old trees. They're so regal and stately!
This posted tree is male...the female trees usually have a larger crown and are even more beautiful... and are almost always full of orange fruit also.
18 Feb, 2010
I love these too,Delonix,I wish we had weeds like this..:o)).How fascinating to see how they germinate,thanks for the info...
18 Feb, 2010
Bloomer:
You're welcome.
Generally the female trees have hundreds of seedlings growing under them.
19 Feb, 2010
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I love these :-))))
18 Feb, 2010