Phoenix sylvestris or hybrid?

[MobileBayGarden]

Hello all, I just wanted to get an another opinion on the ID of this Phoenix. I assumed sylvestris at first, but the leaf structure and trunk are throwing me off. Thanks 

[tinman10101]

the sylvestries ive seen in florida has a much more compact crown ... you can almost relate it to a firework busting.  ive always loved them and regret never planting one out now that my garden is full. 

maybe this one has been growing in shade by the looks of the picture and the crown is stretched.  hopefully someone with more knowledge of the morphology of the palm and seed can chime in.

below pic is not mine but an example of the look ive grown accustomed to :

[oneslip]

I'm thinking it is a Sylvester it just doesn't have any boots and looks a bit unhealthy where it needs some fertilizer. Like the other poster stated maybe too much shade. tinman10101's sylvester looks like a new planting- the beautiful orange color does not last and they start pushing up at the base to prevent root rot

[MobileBayGarden]

20 hours ago, tinman10101 said:

the sylvestries ive seen in florida has a much more compact crown ... you can almost relate it to a firework busting.  ive always loved them and regret never planting one out now that my garden is full. 

maybe this one has been growing in shade by the looks of the picture and the crown is stretched.  hopefully someone with more knowledge of the morphology of the palm and seed can chime in.

below pic is not mine but an example of the look ive grown accustomed to :

That is a beautiful palm!🤤

[MobileBayGarden]

1 hour ago, oneslip said:

I'm thinking it is a Sylvester it just doesn't have any boots and looks a bit unhealthy where it needs some fertilizer. Like the other poster stated maybe too much shade. tinman10101's sylvester looks like a new planting- the beautiful orange color does not last and they start pushing up at the base to prevent root rot

Thanks for the comment, it definitely did look like it needed some TLC. Its location was very close to the beach and the soil is very poor. I have never seen a Sylvester without boots and a smooth trunk like that which made me think it might be a hybrid. The building was the only thing obstructing sunlight, so it should get plenty for most of the day. There are 6 Canariensis planted around it that were absolutely healthy and beautiful. Thanks again.

Philippe