Is this an Alexander Palm? (pic)

[wah9b]

I believe this palm I purchased a few years ago is an Alexander palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae), but I can't remember for sure. Does that seem right? It's not a Solitaire palm (Ptychosperma elegans), is it?

[amazon exotics]

Hello, Your palm looks to me to be a Veitchia.

[Z4Devil]

Hello, Your palm looks to me to be a Veitchia.

Yes. Would like to follow you, Derek. The shown palm is neither an A. cunnighamiana nor a A. alexandrae.

The form of the leafs is more that of a Veitchia (merillii).

Best regards, Verena

[wah9b]

Thanks for the replies. I'm pretty sure it's not a Veitchia merilli. Have several of those in my yard and plenty around the neighborhood...

Here are some close ups:

I think the trunk may be quite thick for the species, because I water and fertilize heavily. What else could it be?

[Palmə häl′ik]

That's not a Archontophoenix of any kind...

[Davidl]

Looks like Veitchia arecina or another veitchia

Edited November 14, 2009 by Davidl

[Frank in Vero]

I would say Veitchia arecina. Almost 100% sure.

[wah9b]

That sounds right to me. Thanks!

I would say Veitchia arecina. Almost 100% sure.

[Frank in Vero]

That sounds right to me. Thanks!

I would say Veitchia arecina. Almost 100% sure.

It looks very healthy. At what size was it planted at, and how long ago?

[wah9b]

Thanks. It's a pretty fast grower. I planted it from a little 3 gallon plant about 2.5 years ago. I haven't had any problems yet.

That sounds right to me. Thanks!

I would say Veitchia arecina. Almost 100% sure.

It looks very healthy. At what size was it planted at, and how long ago?

[DoomsDave]

Not an Acrhie, for sure.

Lovely, whatever it is, there's plenty of room in your garden for an Archie.

[Palmə häl′ik]

Wod-Vetichia?

Do Montgomerys have that black fuzz like FoxTails?

I love 'Name that Palm'

[realarch]

Yes I would say V. arecina. Here's a pic of one I planted about 20 months ago from

liner, just love the coloring. They grow VERY fast.

Tim

[Tyrone]

I think it's V joannis.

Best regards

Tyrone

[Frank in Vero]

Thanks. It's a pretty fast grower. I planted it from a little 3 gallon plant about 2.5 years ago. I haven't had any problems yet.

That sounds right to me. Thanks!

I would say Veitchia arecina. Almost 100% sure.

It looks very healthy. At what size was it planted at, and how long ago?

I have three in my yard that I planted from 7gals last year.

I have them around a fountain so they get plenty of water that splashes out. They love the water and are growing very fast.