Your Pocket Guide to the Region's Most Iconic Palms
The Common Palms & Palm-Like Plants of California & the Southwest FoldingGuide™ is a durable, waterproof field guide designed to help you identify the diverse palm species found throughout California and the American Southwest.
From the towering palms lining Southern California streets to desert fan palms, cycads, and exotic landscape specimens, this compact guide provides quick, easy-to-use identification information wherever your adventures take you.
Whether you're a gardener, naturalist, traveler, photographer, or simply curious about the trees around you, this guide makes learning about palms both simple and enjoyable.
Why We Love It
Perfect for Southern California Explorers
A great companion for walks through parks, botanical gardens, neighborhoods, beaches, and desert landscapes.
Covers Both Native and Exotic Species
Learn to identify the palms commonly planted throughout California as well as species found growing naturally in the region.
Waterproof and Field Ready
Built to withstand outdoor adventures, gardening projects, and travel.
Easy-to-Use Identification Guide
Clear illustrations and concise descriptions help you quickly distinguish between similar species.
Compact and Travel Friendly
Fits easily into a backpack, glove compartment, travel bag, or gardening kit.
Key Features
- Covers 36 species of palms and palm-like plants
- Includes native and cultivated species
- Features solitary and clustering palms
- Full-color scientific illustrations
- Waterproof laminated construction
- Quick-reference identification format
- Durable folding design
- Made in the USA
Ideal For
- Gardeners
- Landscapers
- Nature enthusiasts
- California residents
- Desert travelers
- Students and educators
- Hikers
- Outdoor photographers
Featured Plant Types
Learn to identify a wide variety of:
- Fan Palms
- Date Palms
- Canary Island Date Palms
- Mexican Fan Palms
- California Fan Palms
- Queen Palms
- King Palms
- Cycads
- Other palm-like ornamental plants
Expertly Created
Species descriptions by Alan Meerow, renowned palm expert and author of Betrock's Landscape Plants.
Illustrations by Robert O'Brien, respected artist and naturalist known for his detailed botanical and wildlife artwork.
Together, they create a guide that is both scientifically accurate and easy for anyone to use.
Built for the Outdoors
- Waterproof
- Beach-proof
- Durable laminated construction
- Resistant to dirt, moisture, and repeated field use
Designed to go wherever your adventures take you.
Specs
Title: Common Palms & Palm-Like Plants of California & the Southwest
Format: FoldingGuide™ Waterproof Field Guide
Species Covered: 36
Construction: Waterproof Laminated Guide
UPC: 740620904202
ISBN: 9781621261728
SKU: PCW-172 (F90)
Made In: USA
Blue Holic Tip 🌴
Living in Southern California means being surrounded by palm trees almost everywhere you go. This guide is a fun way to learn the difference between the many species growing throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Palm Springs, and beyond. You may be surprised to discover how many different palms you've walked past without ever noticing.