with full, large, GREEN palm branches. We want another one, but landscapers tell us that Canaries only grow TALL. HELP!!?
Canary will get around 50-60 feet tall! It is possible that you had a Pygmy Date, which can remain shorter.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/canary-palm/canary-island-palm-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pygmy-palm/grow-pygmy-palm-trees.htm
There are a number of palms that resemble dates, and produce edible fruit, as well. Mistaken identity is common with palms. In this case, there are many other palms that have a squat nature, and short, wide bottom.
Here is a collection of articles that will help:
My palm is 15 years old and we live in the California desert. It gets new leaves but they just fall over. I have other ones much younger that do not have that problem. Is my palm too old and should it be replaced?
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. It could be age, disease, or improper environmental conditions in that area.
In the meantime, this article will give you more information on the care that these trees require:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
In Summer of 2019 I planted a Japanese banana plant in the ground and with proper mulching it survived the Colorado winter and thrived in summer 2020 growing to 6 ft. tall. I like to experiment with different plants and wondered if with special care a date palm tree would survive and thrive in Colorado?
The Japanese banana tree is hardy to zone 5 so it should do fine in your zone 5. But, the date palm can't survive below 20 degrees F. Your location can get down to -15 degrees. If you live in a sheltered area that doesn't get a lot of wind and extreme cold, you might be able to grow a palm if you wrap it each winter. There are some cold hardy palms that will survive in zone 6 with protection. I have included a link below.
You could grow a pygmy date palm in a container and move it indoors for winter.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pygmy-palm/grow-pygmy-palm-trees.htm
Also, if a date palm produces pups does this mean it's gender is female. And needs a male tree to produce fruit? Also if the pup remains attached to the tree, will it assume the apposite sex In order to produce fruit?
My research shows date palms used to have male and female flowers on the same tree, but translocation separated the trees into males and females. You do need a male tree to pollinate a female tree. Pups will be the same gender as the parent.
It is safe to leave the pups on the tree for years, that will yield a better pup for transplanting. The more pups a tree has, the slower they grow.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/propagate-palm-pups.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
I recently had landscaping done in my backyard on 12/23. On 1/2 there was a slight cold front in Houston. I did convey my plants for 2 days and when I removed the cover this is what they looked like. My date palm had brown leaves and the other is turning white. Prior to I was watering daily. Could it be I was over watering?
Oh no! It sounds like overwatering started the process, and covering sealed the deal.
Watering should only be done once the top 3 or 4 inches of soil are completely dry. Too much water will prevent gas exchange in the soil at the root zone. Pair this with slowed respiration from covering the plants, and it will show signs of the infection very quickly.
From here, I would recommend only watering when needed. You will want to treat with a fungicide, as well.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/date/date-palm-tree-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/wrapping-plants-in-burlap.htm
Please post the question again as your picture did not get uploaded. There have been several, very late, cold spells in Texas though.
Don’t know if this falls under gardening but I have searched everywhere and can’t figure out what is wrong with my indoor Pygmy date palm. The fronds are bending and eventually break off at the point where they bend. The tips have also been changing colour. One spot looked like it was eaten but seems to be only that one. Some have brown spots. I don’t see any bugs on it, I have a humidifier running nearby, I’ve checked the roots for rot but they seem ok, when I pulled it out i found it was quite root-bound and so I repotted in a larger pot with fresh soil. Not sure what else to do. I’ve added some pictures but I can’t tell if it has worked as I do not see the attachments. Any help would be great.
Potassium (K) deficiency is common in pygmy date palms. I've included some information about nutritional deficiencies which could be the problem.
The whitish material on your leaves is normal and will drop off.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st441
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/palm-diseases-nutritional-problems/
Phoenix canariensis in 300 litre bags have been fed in both Spring and Autumn. All good throughout the year until Winter when those Date Palms in 300 litre bags have yellow fronds. The ones in the ground are very green as opposed to those in the 300 litre bags. How do I treat this problem at the cold time of the year and why has this occured when they have been adequately fed in both Autumn and Spring? Is there something about those palms in the bags that makes them suffer more than those in the ground that are looking beautiful. Two thirds of the fronds are affected. The middle fronds are still green at this stage. Would appreciate any assistance. Thanks Sue
Do the bags have holes for drainage? The fertilizer will drain through with the water. Slow release fertilizer will not flush out as quickly as water soluble fertilizer. This article (although about growing in Florida) should help.