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- Q.Palm Tree Wood Used As Mulch…good Or Bad? - recently had a palm tree stump ground and have a lot of mulch as a result. Is it a good ...
- Q.Dead Yuma Palm? - My yucca lost its leaves so it cut it in half hoping to restart and the trunk inside was a ...
- Q.All Of A Sudden In A Matter Of A Few Days My Palm Tree’s Roots Began To Grow Upwards? - What is the cause of this and does this pose a danger to it potentially falling? This coconut palm tree ...
- Q.What Is The Name Of This Palm - Hello, can you help me with identifying this palm? it's about 10 years old, 170cm high, in the late winter ...
- Q.Wrong Palm Was Planted By Landscaper & Roots Are Burrowing Near Pool Equipment, Spreading Widely. Will It Hurt The Pump Or Pipes? - The palm on the left is what I wanted & has been in for 5 years. Palm on the right, ...
- Q.My Palm Tree’s Lower Palm Leaves Have All Been Shed Leaving A Long Narrow Bark That Now Has The Higher Palms Leaning. Can I Cut - the lower half out and replant the top leaves? (I’m new to your website)
- Q.How Can I Protect Palm Trees In Maryland For The Winter? - They are in my sister's back yard by her pool. They are planted in pots. They grew well and would ...
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Anonymous on
July 25, 2022Q.Palm Tree Wood Used As Mulch…good Or Bad?
recently had a palm tree stump ground and have a lot of mulch as a result. Is it a good mulch for shrubs or crepe myrtles?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 5, 2022
Certified ExpertA.As long as the stump didn't have insects or disease it should be fine as mulch. It will decompose and add nutrients and improve the drainage.
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Anonymous on
August 5, 2022Q.Dead Yuma Palm?
My yucca lost its leaves so it cut it in half hoping to restart and the trunk inside was a “hairy” green. Is it done?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. It does sound like an infection has taken the palm out. In the meantime, this collection of articles will help you to care for the tree in the future:
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October 12, 2022Q.All Of A Sudden In A Matter Of A Few Days My Palm Tree’s Roots Began To Grow Upwards?
What is the cause of this and does this pose a danger to it potentially falling? This coconut palm tree is about 30 feet high. I noticed this about 3 months ago and now almost all the roots are lifted up like spider legs breaking through the mulch.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 26, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This is normal for palms. The roots grow from stem tissue rather than from larger roots. You may need to enlarge the ring around your tree. Here is more:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP344
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG043
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October 12, 2022Q.What Is The Name Of This Palm
Hello, can you help me with identifying this palm? it's about 10 years old, 170cm high, in the late winter it grows a branches with small yellow flowers. Sending you the picture in the attachment. Thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The photo didn't come through, but the popular parlor palm grown indoors has yellow flowers. Outdoors the windmill palm has yellow flowers in spring.
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chamaedorea-elegans/
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Mish on
August 9, 2023
Surprise, AZQ.Wrong Palm Was Planted By Landscaper & Roots Are Burrowing Near Pool Equipment, Spreading Widely. Will It Hurt The Pump Or Pipes?
The palm on the left is what I wanted & has been in for 5 years. Palm on the right, only 6 months & massive. Roots are burrowing under pool equipment wall & into pump area. Spreading with thousands of small thread like tentacles. Very shallow but strong. Should I have it removed? Don’t want trouble later.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 10, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I see what appears to be a dwarf palmetto, and what may appear to be a standard on the other side. Some of them grow VERY large. Out of caution, I would have it replaced or just removed.
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October 6, 2023Q.My Palm Tree’s Lower Palm Leaves Have All Been Shed Leaving A Long Narrow Bark That Now Has The Higher Palms Leaning. Can I Cut
the lower half out and replant the top leaves? (I’m new to your website)
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 6, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Is it really a palm tree because they need very little pruning. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/cutting-back-a-palm-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/palm-tree-dropping-fronds.htm
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monadawn55 on
November 6, 2023
21619Q.How Can I Protect Palm Trees In Maryland For The Winter?
They are in my sister's back yard by her pool. They are planted in pots. They grew well and would like to save them next year due to the expense. Any suggestions on how to keep them would be appreciated! Thank you!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 6, 2023
Certified ExpertA.In zone 7 this will depend on the exact palm in questions. Some can survive with some help, while others will need to go inside for the winter. If you suspect that you have one that can be wrapped to survive, as can hardier palms, then this may be the way to go.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/winterizing-a-palm-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees
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