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- Q.Foxtail Palm Trees - Our foxtail palm trees have a number of broken palm fronds from wind damage. Should we trim them or let ...
- Q.Foxtail Palm Trees - During the recent hurricane, my two Foxtail palm trees sustained several broken palm fronds toward the top of the trees. ...
- Q.Foxtail Palm Root - One of my Foxtails has what looks like some sort of disease in its base. The tree looks healthy, but ...
- Q.Foxtail Palm Tree - When is the best time to plant the palm? In the January season?
- Q.Foxtail Palm - how long do they keep seeding?
- Q.Foxtail Palm - I am in Florida and recently planted a foxtail palm. We had some very cool weather and wind after planting. ...
- Q.Foxtail Palm Seeds - we have an established foxtail palm tree that has some large seeds (about lemon size) on a branch. should we wait ...
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Rapgs12 on
October 10, 2016
32940 Melbourne, FloridaQ.Foxtail Palm Trees
Our foxtail palm trees have a number of broken palm fronds from wind damage. Should we trim them or let them fall off? If we trim them, where should we cut?
Answered by
Alisma on
October 11, 2016
Certified ExpertA.You can trim a limited number of fronds to improve the appearance of the trees, but it's best not to remove many. Even tattered and partially broken green leaves are still likely providing photosynthetic energy to the tree. You can remove any portions of fronts that have turned brown.
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- Asked by
treborellim on
October 15, 2016
Vero Beach, FloridaQ.Foxtail Palm Trees
During the recent hurricane, my two Foxtail palm trees sustained several broken palm fronds toward the top of the trees. Do I just let them remain broken and hanging down until they die naturally, or do I cut these off? Since the Foxtails naturally shed their dead palm fronds from the bottom layer of fronds, I've never had to deal with this. Thank you.
- Answered by
Alisma on
October 16, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If the leaves are still green, it is best to leave them on the palm. They are still photosynthesizing and providing energy that will help the palm recover. If any portions turn brown, you can cut off the brown parts to improve appearance if desired.
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Val Gamble on
January 8, 2017
6208Q.Foxtail palm root
One of my Foxtails has what looks like some sort of disease in its base. The tree looks healthy, but the root seems to be being eaten.
- Answered by
Alisma on
January 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Compare the appearance of your tree with these photographs showing the variation in how normal palms can look:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep344
Here is a possible disease palms can get:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp100If it still looks abnormal, you might want to consult a local extension agent or arborist. Without seeing a photograph, I'm not sure I can help more.
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Yoana Lucero on
January 12, 2017
Alton, Texas 78573Q.foxtail palm tree
When is the best time to plant the palm? In the January season?
- Answered by
Alisma on
January 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It is best to transplant palm trees into your garden in spring, summer, or fall. However, if you live in an area with very hot, dry summers, then avoiding summer and planting during cooler times of year is recommended.
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James Cann on
March 9, 2017
34982Q.foxtail palm
how long do they keep seeding?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 10, 2017A.The Foxtail Palm starts producing flowers that are followed by the seeds at around 12 years of age.
After the fruit or seed ripens to orange/red they will began to degrade.
How long that process is can vary.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
March 11, 2017Q.foxtail palm
I am in Florida and recently planted a foxtail palm. We had some very cool weather and wind after planting. It has developed a few brown leaves. Is it ok to trim them off the tree or should I let them fall off on their own? Thanks Janet
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 12, 2017A.Damaged leaves will never heal, but you should not remove them.
Foxtail Palms set leaves very slowly so be patient for new fronds to appear.Foxtails are heavy feeders to use the proper fertilizer schedule and be mindful of the watering with a new planting.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm
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colin eunson on
April 13, 2017
4121Q.Foxtail palm seeds
we have an established foxtail palm tree that has some large seeds (about lemon size) on a branch. should we wait for them to fall to the ground before potting them or can we cut the branch & pot them look forward to your assistance
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2017A.I located this link that will help you with seed harvest and germination.
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