Palm Tree Roots Coming Out The Ground

Question

I have moved into a property in England with a large palm tree. The roots appear to be coming out of the ground. Should I build the ground up around it? Is this a sign of bad health? I am worried as we have another palm tree with a hollow base where the roots once were which will be have to be cut down soon!

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Answer 1

Those roots are typical abnormalities for palms. However, I will include some information about yellowing leaves. It could be a nutritional problem. A soil sample would identify it.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep344

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/palm-diseases-nutritional-problems/