Looking for Palm Ideas for this spot

[Jesse]

The Lanai is built and now its time to finish the job.  I would like to cover up that directly west facing wall in back with some greenery but I need your help.  My initial thought is to put some root barrier in and stick some Raphis Excelsa back there.  I have some I can put there however, who doesn't like something a little less common, am I right?  I was originally planning on bamboo as the background but the thatch ended up being way too close to the wall, inches in fact.  So whatever I put there needs to be able to handle heavy shade, not get too wide, and not exceed the 7-9ft height range. I would prefer something that can fill in and hide the wall. The light looks a lot darker in the picture than in reality since this picture was taken at sunset. I guess I should also mention that I am located in central Orange, CA between sunset zones 22 and 23. My garden theme is a SoCal tropical Hawaiian vibe (Original, I know), however I have really lost focus by falling victim to the Dypsis bug. I appreciate all the perspectives and knowledge that is available on PT so I am thankful for anyone who is willing to weigh in.

Ready,

Set,

GO!

[Steve Mac]

Maybe not uncommon but I think beautiful, some Chamaedorea, like oblongata or schiedeana?

[GottmitAlex]

How about a Ravenea Hildebrandtii?

Great understory palm. Loves the shade. 

 

[Laaz]

A few Lytocaryum hoehnei...

[Kai]

27 minutes ago, Laaz said:

A few Lytocaryum hoehnei...

Oh yeah! That would be awesome!

[Palm Tree Jim]

10 hours ago, gtsteve said:

Maybe not uncommon but I think beautiful, some Chamaedorea, like oblongata or schiedeana?

Chamaedorea's are a good choice.

[Cindy Adair]

I love the look of Rhapis multifida. Seems to be easy, in PR anyway. 

Nice spot!

[Steve Mac]

And have you thought of, firstly painting the wall light green then a mural of heliconia, ginger, hibiscus 

trees, vines, palms, a monkey, whatever, then secondly plant your little palms. Lizzy would have a ball there.

[Jesse]

Thanks everyone!  I will have to do some more research on my options.  I like the idea of Chamaedoreas based on the fact I only have about 20 inches of depth between the posts and the wall.  I'm also considering some sort of living wall idea with ferns, philodendrons and other low light lovers. I did end up ripping out that bamboo and putting in a small water fountain on the back wall as well where the pillar is although not shown in the photos. Project Jungle dinners is coming along quite nicely.

[Cocoa Beach Jason]

Maybe I'm crazy but I wouldn't put any plants there. I would build a bar along that wall.