What causes the bark (?) to separate from the tree trunk at ground level?
Make sure the water in draining well and not pooling around the plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
I am losing palm branches. Six this time. The tree is an older tree, approximately 10 years old. I know that they lose branches at times but I am worried that I am losing so many at a time. I do fertilize with the palm fertilizer. Is this something I should be concerned about? I do have a couple of new branches starting. Am I losing this tree?
As loing as you have new leaves growing, the plant is not dead. Give it plenty of TLC, and the new leaves will grow out and will be looking better soon.
Would a double foxtail palm survive New Jersey shore winters? We are thinking about adding a double foxtail palm to our landscape along the New Jersey shore. Would this tree be able to tolerate the cold wind of our region?
Foxtail Palms are hard in zones 10 and 11.
They would not survive freezing temperatures.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
I have several foxtail palms on my property in Brisbane. The two latest palms I planted are now 4 metres tall; however, both of them have fallen over, as the trunk has shrunk back from the soil exposing the roots. The roots are not strong enough to hold them upright. I have supported the trunks for a couple of years now and the palms have continued to grow; however, the trunks are still not contacting the ground. Is there anything I can do to get them to support themselves or should I remove them? regards, Dave
It would seem that your Palms did not adequately grow it's root system to support itself.
This could be due to improper planting, over fertilizing or environmental issues.
At the size that your Palms are they are vulnerable to wind.
There is little to be done at this point except give them the optimum care.
Here is a link to refresh you on their care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
My foxtail palm's branches are turning a pale yellow color all over the tree, not just the lower branches that would be falling off. What could be causing this and what is the cure? Thank you, Helen Howe
There is a disease called Lethal Yellowing caused by a bacteria that can infect the Foxtail Palms.
Here is a link with more information.
You may need to have a certified Arborist or Palm expert inspect the palm for a diagnosis.
Your local County Extension office can help you find a qualified expert in your area.
Here is a link to find the closest office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
How do Foxtail Palms get started/grow in the wild without human beings putting them in a pot and otherwise tending to them?
Well, what an interesting question!
My research show that the Foxtail Palm was shows that the world was quite unaware of this species of palm until 1978 when a
Aboriginal man brought it to Botanists and the world's attention.
It was originally found only in a very small region of Austrailia. After it become known the Foxtail Palms became so popular that there was a black market for the seeds.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
The base of my foxtail palm the bark at the trunk has split exposing the roots. Is this a worry?