Boron deficiency in palm trees can cause leaves to appear small and crumpled. Other symptoms are sharp bends in the trunk with horizontal growth and bud necrosis or death. Prevention and Treatment of Boron Deficiency Boron can also be toxic even in small amounts, so generally fertilizers for palms should contain only very small amounts […]
Palm Tree Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium deficiency is never fatal and is primarily a cosmetic problem in landscape palms. Classic symptoms are marginal chlorosis on the oldest leaves which progress upward to younger foliage. Magnesium deficiency in Palm Trees is distinguished by a typically broad lemon-yellow band along the margin of older leaves with a green center and a distinct […]
Palm Tree Nitrogen Deficiency
Nitrogen deficiency is not a major problem in landscape palm trees unless soils are nitrogen-poor. Most palm trees generally require low levels of Nitrogen, especially in comparison to turfgrass. Symptoms of nitrogen deficiency are uniform light green color foliage and a decrease in growth. Nitrogen deficiencies are more common on light or sandy soils. This […]
Palm Tree Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency in palm trees is primarily a cosmetic problem. Palm trees usually survive, but will exhibit green veins surrounded by yellow tissue, and this is usually seen on newest leaves first. As the iron deficiency becomes more severe, new leaves will show extensive tip necrosis, and there will be a reduction in leaf size. […]
Palm Tree Maganese Deficiency
Manganese deficiency can be fatal to palm trees. This is a common problem in high pH soils (above pH 6.5) because manganese is insoluble at high pH levels. Additional causes can be high water tables or poor drainage, and excessive amounts of soil phosphorus, as it will tie up certain micronutrients, particularly manganese. Early symptoms […]
Palm Tree Potassium Deficiency
Palm Trees need potassium in large amounts. Potassium deficiency is perhaps the most widespread and serious of all disorders of palms. Usually you potassium affects older leaves on the palm tree and than progresses to the newer leaves as the problem becomes more severe. You will notice translucent yellow to orange spots. There also can […]
Palm Trees Nutrition
Palm Trees frequently suffer from improper mineral nutrition in the landscape. Some of the nutritional deficiencies of palm trees are nitrogen (N), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg) and manganese (Mn). Other essential nutrients such as boron (B), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are occasionally found to be deficient if they are not present in […]
Palm Trees Insects – Bud Rot
This disease can be caused by various fungal pathogens, Phytophthora species and Thielaviopsis species, as well as by bacterial pathogens. While bud rot tends to occur after a tropical storm or periods of excessive rain, bacterial bud rot tends to occur after the bud has been damaged by cold weather. Regardless of the pathogen, disease […]
Palm Trees Insects – Ganoderma Root
This disease is caused by the fungus, Ganoderma zonatu , which can infect many types of palm trees. The first symptom of infection is the withering and drooping of older fronds. Fronds collapse and droop parallel to the trunk. New growth is stunted and is pale green or yellow in color. The head of the […]
Palm Trees Insects – False Smut
False smut or Graphiola leaf spot is caused by Graphiola species. This disease is most common in areas of high humidity. Small, black, wart-like bodies are seen, often with yellow filaments protruding from the middle of the raised spots. Both sides of the leaf are affected. A high incidence of the fungus on leaves can […]
Palm Trees Insects – Leaf Spots
Leaf infections called “leafspots” are caused by a variety of fungi and some bacteria on many trees. Leaf spots can be circular to elongated, brown and possibly oily in appearance. The spots will vary in size and color depending on the plant, the organism involved and the stage of development. It is difficult to differentiate […]
Palm Trees Insects – Scale
If you found a lot of little circular, brown colored scales on your palm tree you are in trouble. It’s called “palm leaf scales”. You would never guess but palm leaf scales are actually a mature female small insect. They literally are just a small headless, legless bump and once the female has matured, it […]
Growing Palm Trees
Experts say there are over 3800 varieties of palms. It’s important to pick the right palm tree for your garden. Most of the palm trees like warm weather with a lot of sun. If you live in a warm place like California, Florida or Hawaii, you have nothing to worry about. If you live in […]
Palm Tree Planting Step-By-Step
Planting Palm Trees is not much different from the way you would plant any other kind of trees. Nursery-grown palms should be potted, balled or burlapped at the root. Try to plant your palm tree shortly after buying it. If there is going to be a delay between purchasing and planting, make sure root ball […]
How To Choose Palm Trees
Nothing else gives a landscape that “tropical” feel quite like palm trees. Florida Palm Trees like warm climate and a lot of sunshine. There are a lot of challenges to maintain a healthy and prosperous palm tree. It’s important for the homeowner to understand all these challenges and obtain the tools necessary to overcome them. […]