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October 3, 2022Q.Hi. What Is Causing These Spots On My Bismark Palm
hi..my young Bismark new fong has these spots on its fan. These is a brand new shoot. I am correct in thinking the palm needs to be treated with epson salt ? Yes i do use palm fertilizer Thank you for any anvise you can pass on to me. matt. Bunnell Florida. 32110
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GKH_Susan on
October 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It may be deficient in manganese. These articles should help:
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bronwyn35 on
August 31, 2023
84140Q.The Leaves On Our Bismarck Palm Are Yellow And Sap Is Running Down The Trunk
We have 2 Bismarck palms in the ground and close to the sea. One is healthy. The leaves on the other are yellow and sap is running down the trunk. It smells offensive. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Bronwyn
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BushDoctor on
September 4, 2023
Certified ExpertA.These are the classic symptoms of Phytopthora rot. This is usually associated with poor draining or saturated soils. There is a treatment that you can try, but there are no guarantees, unfortunately.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/what-is-phytophthora.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm
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Anonymous on
April 12, 2024Q..Is My Bismarck Dead??
I lost a lot of leaves during Ian. Since then I had 2 shoot come out but they aren't leave it's berries. My association wants me to cut it down but I don't think it's dead.
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GKH_Susan on
April 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.I can't tell from the photo if it is dead, but dead branches can be removed. You may want to get a soil test to see if some micronutrients are low. This information should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm
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Lipnichanj on
May 3, 2024
34652 north of Tampa on the coastQ.Bismark Palm Seems To Be Dry Or Stressed
Tree was planted last October, 6 months ago about 20 ft tall. It continues to look dry like the fronds are become dry and tattered. Maybe it was the stress from digging up and moving it. I put a picture of the root ball and location before it was planted It has pushed about 4 new fronds but one was so dry I had to cut it off. It is pushing another right now. We did have some high winds that added to the tattered look. I was watering pretty heavy at first then decreased. I then went back to 3 times a week. We just put an irrigation system in for all of the beds so I can set the watering schedule and soak time between adds easier now. We did fertilize with manganese and magnesium in March Looking for ideas.
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BushDoctor on
May 3, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This is damage from overwatering. They do need time to dry out several inches into the soil between watering, or roots start to suffocate. I would try and find the right balance to water only when you do not get rain, or it is dry. At most, it will need water once per week.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/bismarck-palm-watering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm
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Alan71252 on
July 15, 2024
Buckeye, ArizonaQ.Help With Bismarck
I have a Bismarck Palm that is struggling. It has a frond that was dead before it opened…or very shortly after opening.. It opened a couple of months ago. My landscaper suggested that we not remove it yet as it does provide a bit of shade for the core of the tree. I live in the Phoenix area and shade is a very good thing these days. The other, unopened fronds appear to be normal but I’m afraid they may turn out like the dead one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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BushDoctor on
July 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It is hard to say, exactly, what is going on without photos. I could take a guess at a few things that will likely be the cause. It has been pretty hot this year. Heat stress seems to be affecting many plants and trees. Keep the tree watered but not waterlogged. Soil that is too wet will cause this, as well. It can also invite disease.
Just give it proper care, and as your landscaper mentioned, I would leave it on.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm
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October 19, 2024Q.Bismark Palm Tree
My Bismark had 6 foot of flooding due to hurricane Ian. The bottom Looks like it is unraveling and it is black. It has been leaning from the 155 mile winds. The fan leaves look great but it has brown dots not on leaves but on green areas of palm. Is dying? Is the bottom just mold? What can we do if anything to save it? It was planted 4 years ago. Thanks
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GKH_Susan on
October 19, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Some trunk flaring is normal at the base of palms. There could be some rot going on after being inundated with flood water, though. The spots on green areas could be fungal spots and usually do not need treatment. I suggest having an arborist look at the trunk of your tree for advice. The tree is a beautiful specimen and I'd hate for you to lose it.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP344
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/palm-diseases-nutritional-problems/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm
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