Finding Your Fronds

Specimens of the most common palm tree species range in cost from about $15 for a young tree in a 1-gallon container to $95 for one in a 15-gallon container, says nursery owner Phil Bergman. Bigger or rarer specimens can cost significantly more.

Here are some sources if you want more information or to purchase a certain variety:

Ralph Velez: (714) 775-0453. (His one request: Please don’t call him to ask about removing unwanted palm trees.)

The International Palm Society: https://www.palms.org. President Phil Bergman: (619) 291-4605.

https://www.palmsoftheworld.com. An informational Web site with links to other sites and ads from commercial nurseries.

Jungle Music: A 2-acre commercial nursery in northern San Diego County, with more than 1,100 species of palms and cycads. Owned by Phil Bergman of the International Palm Society. Open Saturdays or by appointment. Call (619) 291-4605 to arrange a visit. Or go to https://www.palmsoftheworld.com/bergman.htm.

The Plant Stand: 2972 Century Place, Costa Mesa. (714) 966-0797. Carries 20 to 25 species of palms, among other tropical plants.

The Prime Palm: This Oceanside retail/wholesale nursery has about 2 1/2 acres of palms; about 25 species are sold as trees and about 50 to 75 are sold in seed form. Open to the public by appointment only. (760) 966-1196 or https://www.palmcollector.com.

The Tropics Inc.: 7056 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 469-1682. Carries rare and unusual tropical plants, including more than 20 palm species.