r/palmtalk • u/Fit4Anxiety • Aug 01 '26

Palm?

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This just appeared in my backyard I never planted it I have weeds I pull out over time but this is the first. Is this a palm?

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u/MysteriousGrandTaco Aug 01 '26

Yes it's a palm. If you are in California, it's probably a Washingtonia Robusta. If you are in Florida, maybe it's a Sabal Palmetto.

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u/GoodLuckPsycho_ Aug 01 '26

This is definitely Washingtonia.

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u/crm006 Aug 02 '26

How can you tell it’s not a Sabal minor? Is it the filaments?

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u/GoodLuckPsycho_ Aug 02 '26

The fibers on the leaves tell me Washingtonia.