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- Q.Date Palm Tree - Can I remove the dates before they fall from the tree and can I cut out the date stems and ...
- Q.Will A Pygmy Date Palm Stop Getting New Fronds Even After It Reaches Its Full Height? - I've warned my Gardner several times not to trim the pygmy date palm. He recently trimmed it to 2 o ...
- Q.Pygmy Date Palm - Hi can you tell me what the root system is like for this palm? If I planted it near a ...
- Q.My Date Tree Is Flowering But Not Fruiting - i live in the east asia where there is plenty of sunshine and humid climate
- Q.Can I Dig Out Compacted Roots Of A Date Palm? - I have a large date Palm in the middle of my patio. We love it but the soil around it ...
- Q.Have A Question About My Date Palm Tree. - I had my date palm tree bloom for the first time this year it's about 14 years old now. It ...
- Q.My Date Palm Has 3 Trees 6 Feet Tall Can I Separate Them - It is in the ground. Growing toward the house I want to remove one and replant
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Spyker59 on
July 26, 2020
Thomasville GA 31757Q.Date Palm Tree
Can I remove the dates before they fall from the tree and can I cut out the date stems and not kill the palm tree
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.According to the article below, picking the dates when ripe or just before is desirable. Sometimes weather or humidity can cause fruit drop. When you say stems are you referring to the stems of the fruit cluster? Those can be cut off although not all the fruit in the cluster ripens at the same time.
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Anonymous on
March 9, 2021Q.Will A Pygmy Date Palm Stop Getting New Fronds Even After It Reaches Its Full Height?
I've warned my Gardner several times not to trim the pygmy date palm. He recently trimmed it to 2 o clock + 10 o clock. It is 12 feet and I'm concerned it may be growing too slowly to recover those lost fronds.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It only needs to be pruned for aged or diseased foliage. They can grow to 20 feet so it should continue growing. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pygmy-palm/grow-pygmy-palm-trees.htm
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April 5, 2021Q.Pygmy Date Palm
Hi can you tell me what the root system is like for this palm? If I planted it near a concrete wall 8-9 inches, would it infringe?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.They have very shallow, and non-invasive root systems! As long as you give the palms plenty of room to spread, they will not do any harm. Here is an article for more information on their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pygmy-palm/grow-pygmy-palm-trees.htm
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May 9, 2021Q.My Date Tree Is Flowering But Not Fruiting
i live in the east asia where there is plenty of sunshine and humid climate
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GKH_Susan on
May 12, 2021
Certified ExpertA.They need plenty of water while flowering and fruiting, plus they need nutrient management. The nuts need a hot, dry climate to mature. Compare your care with the tips in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
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Anonymous on
May 13, 2021Q.Can I Dig Out Compacted Roots Of A Date Palm?
I have a large date Palm in the middle of my patio. We love it but the soil around it has become impacted with roots. I’d like to know what I can do with it. Can I dig out a few inches, add good loose soil and plant a groundcover? Any other suggestions?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No, don't do any digging. The best thing you could do for this palm is just add a layer of mulch.
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Billybws on
July 4, 2021
Gray, Ga southern zoneQ.Have A Question About My Date Palm Tree.
I had my date palm tree bloom for the first time this year it's about 14 years old now. It was exciting to watch and bloom. Some of the flowers fell off and what I think is the dates now some have started to fall off. Just want to know more about this and why. Thanks, William E Welker
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BushDoctor on
July 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You will need to have, both, a male and female tree in close proximity to produce fruit. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
Also, you should not put your personal information where everyone can see! I will remove it, but do be careful about your personal information in the future.
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July 5, 2021Q.My Date Palm Has 3 Trees 6 Feet Tall Can I Separate Them
It is in the ground. Growing toward the house I want to remove one and replant
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GKH_Susan on
July 19, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Were two of them offshoots of the main tree? The pups can be moved though I believe it is usually done when they are smaller. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
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BushDoctor on
July 19, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can try, but doing so at the wrong time, or doing it incorrectly can kill the tree. Here are some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/propagate-palm-pups.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
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