Type of Hybridized Phoenix Reclinata

[Cool Ritchie]

Greetings,

I need assistance in determining what type of hybridized Phoenix Reclinata palm this is on the photos. After doing some research, I see Reclinata and Sylvester. I'm fascinated with the branches/leaves that look like the Sylvester but multi stem like the Reclinata. Any comment or advise is much appreciated. Live in Central/West Florida.

[Keys6505]

I'd say that I see more Theophrastii especially in the first photo.  

[Cool Ritchie]

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I'll look into the Theophrstii. Never heard of it,  Thanks again. Have a great day.

 

[sonoranfans]

probably more likely its reclinata x sylvestris.  The leaflet arrangements appear to be intermediate.  It could have theophrastii in it.  What part of the country/world are you?

[Cool Ritchie]

Thank you so much for your comment. I'm in Parrish, FL

[Cool Ritchie]

Are you in Palmetto, FL? We are next to each other then?

 

[sonoranfans]

1 hour ago, Cool Ritchie said:

Are you in Palmetto, FL? We are next to each other then?

 

yep we are probably within 10 miles.  Theophrastii are uncommon here, as are pure phoenix species in general.  Hybrid reclinatas are quite common.  I can see some with dactylifera blood(bi planar leaflets) and some with planar leaflets that are quite green.  That one could be another hybrid entirely.  The chance of finding non hybrid phoenix species here is a lot less than out west.

[Cool Ritchie]

Wow small world. Thank you for your feedback. The leaflets I'm fascinated with are biplanar(indented in the middle) but also grow in multiple direction like a star. For lack of a better description. 

[96720]

The trunks look pretty skinny maybe some robellini I don’t know but it’s pretty neat 

[Jim in Los Altos]

The only advice I can offer on you Phoenix is to avoid removing so many green productive leaves. It leads to slower overall growth and often partially stunted new fronds. They look so much prettier with full canopies besides. 

[Cool Ritchie]

Thank you