This is a three photo combo of the seedling, youth (?) and adult stage of one type of palm tree that is commonly seen around LA. I really like the fan-like spread of the leaves on the young one in the middle photo.
It's surprising how easily they seed all over the place - you could almost say they are invasive. I'm pretty sure the one in the middle photo, which is beside the back door, just planted itself there. Clearly, considering how big they get (photo at right, which is the view from the back of the house looking west) it has to be destroyed. A sad casualty to be of the upcoming backyard demolition.
I just did a Google search to find the name of this type of palm. It's a California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera). While searching I landed on a website called sunpalmtrees.com where they are selling five foot tall California Fan Palm trees for $400!!!!
Anyone want a Washingtonia filifera???
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Hi Robyn,
This is Meg, Stan Honda's sister. I live in Village Green, at the foot of Baldwin Hills. Your blog is great and I look forward to future posts!
Hi Meg! So glad to have you watching the blog! Welcome!
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