My design:

Why a DOUBLE-trunk pygmy? Unless you are using a matching pair of them to flank something, a triple-trunk (or greater) would look better -- more complete -- as a standalone plant.

You should indicate where you are located as it will make a difference. All zone 10 do not have same climate.

Arizona? What is the height of the box by the walk? It looks about 5 ft. tall, but that has to be the angle of the photo...

Another photo from across the street would help, also a view looking outward from the house, or from the drive -- different angles.

Hi, I will post different angles later today, when the sun comes out. I live in Carlsbad, CA - a coastal community. I was thinking of a double pygmy because I think my yard is too small for a triple to stand alone? Also got a good deal on two double ones. I would be happy to put two double ones down. The mailbox is 5 ft high. Thanks all, will post new photo angles later today.

Hi there, here a different angle from the street, hope this helps illustrate my dilemna....thanks!

Another broader view of my little bungalow...

If you are in Carlsbad, plant Howea forsteriana (Kentia) or Foxtails as triples. I've seen them at the orange box store for a very good price. Pygmy date palms have the most vicious spines, give them away unless you can plant them where nobody will ever get close to them.

I tend to agree about the Pygmy date palms and their spines! Also, they sucker! So what is 3 trunks when you buy it will be 20 trunks!

You have so many options where you are! Great climate for everything! I might put 3 dwarf citrus (2 here, and 1 there), and a few flowering plants for color. Verbena and Lantana are a couple, and then there are floribunda roses!

The citrus is edible plus it's green year round!

Good luck with your choices!!

Suzi

I agree with staying away from the Pygmy Dates, they're a pain to trim/prune as their spines can reach over 6 inches long! If you want a palm with a similar look, try a Phoenix Rupicola. They have a similar look but end up growing taller and the spines are almost non-existent.