Why are there so few Royal palms in Cape Coral parks? (Fort Myers: palm trees, photos)

[explorerman1]

I have noticed from my exploration of Cape Coral that there are practically no Royal palms (Roystonea regia) in any of Cape Coral's parks. And just as I have been climbing trees since I was 9 years old, I have been climbing palm trees since I started coming to Florida. I've also even sat down in the fronds of a few palm trees; as of now, I have sat down in the fronds of a few Cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) and also a few Coconut palms. Now the one type of palm tree I would really love to try sitting in the fronds is the Royal palm. Of course, it would have to be a short one (no more than maybe 10 feet tall) as the fully grown ones are very slippery, even to the point where rubber soled shoes can't get a grip on the trunk. Fort Myers parks may have a lot of Royal palms, but climbing trees at the park is prohibited by Fort Myers municipal law. However, I have seen one or two photos of especially kids climbing trees at Cape Coral parks, especially at Four Freedoms park, and I have seen the telltale signs on most trees at other Cape Coral parks (worn, smoothed out bark on the top sides of especially the largest branches and such) that show that those trees have been climbed numerous times before.

[OptimusPrime69]

Because they're expensive and not really native to the area. Also, they provide very little shade, which at a park, especially this time of year is essential.

[rikoshaprl]

So you want Royal Palms planted in CC parks so you can climb them?

[easytim]

Because they need water,,,lots of water