I have a Queen Palm. It was 12' tall when planted 8 years ago. There were strong winds 2 years later that left it tilted, I propped it up for 6 months and its been fine since. Now it is 10' to the area where the branches start and a major windstorm yesterday snapped it off at ground level. There are a few 6-12" roots left on the trunk. Can this tree be re-planted? I hate to lose 8 years of growth and it was a beautiful tree.
That is very unfortunate. This tree is badly damaged, and its odd for survival are slim. If it does survive, it will likely be knocked over several more times. This damage will likely kill the tree. I am sorry to bring such bad news.
What is the name of the spray on product that protects palms from freezing? Thank you!
There are many names for this, but this link will take you to an article with more information: http://www.florida-palm-trees.com/palm-tree-cold-protection/
I live in Naples fl.....my 3 queen palms are approx 60 ft.tall and look healthy but due to H. Irma are leaning, thought away from the house....My next trimming will cost $600.00. ...I am thinking of having them taken out....At what age do they max out health wise and when should I entertain the thought of doing without them? My properties appearance will miss them but not necessarily decrease the value...thanks, john
It would be completely up to you to decide what you would want in their place. When they lean, it means they have sustained some root damage. This can be a death sentence to many palms. You can either plant another in its place, or go with something that tolerates high salt content. Here is an article that you will find interesting: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/seaside/gardening-salt-water-soil.htm
I planted three queen palms 2 months ago before we got hit with a 32 degree frost. New frond on one is completely dead, new frond on another is yellowing, and new frond on the third seems to be ok. Could this be a sign of Manganese deficiency?
It looks like a combination of manganese deficiency, and cold damage. One can be fixed with manganese sulfate. The other just takes time. Apply the manganese and give it time, and it will recover on its own.
I recently bought a queen palm. I have noticed that the leaves are dying and there is a white substance coatinf the stalks. You can scratch it off with your nail. Upon closer inspection, I also see what looks like teeny tiny ants. Wondering what is going on? Are the bugs and white substance connected? Or are there two different ailments affecting my palm?
The white material is possibly a "scale insect" pest, and the ants are farming the infestation for the sweet secretions that the insect puts out.
Scale can be controlled with a spray program targeting the immature stage of the insect life cycle, or with systemic insecticide applied to the soil for root uptake. For one small tree you can try mechanical control, wipe off the coating with a rag or a cotton glove.
In my reaearch on ganoderma "butt rot" in palms I have found the fungus grows on the bottom (5 feet or lower, especially at the very bottom) of the trunk of the palm. I have 2 queen palms that have the white mushroom like fungus growing out much higher(over 10 feet) with nothing at all at the base. Is this butt rot or something different? Thanks in advance! (Photo is of fungus taken from the palm)
You are correct about gandoderma butt rot usually being located in the lower portion of the palm trunk. The bagged fungal fruiting bodies are hard to see through the plastic in the photo, but they appear to be more fleshy than the gandoderma conks and may be from a "sulfur shelf fungus".
https://www.123rf.com/photo_284926_a-beautiful-specimen-of-the-fruiting-bodies-of-the-sulfur-fungus-laetiporus-sulphureus-growing-on-a-.html
http://adahaydenpark.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-18-2018-sulfur-shelf-fungi.html
This is not common on palms from my experience. But in any case you should be concerned about structural integrity of the stem and possible fracture if the infection becomes advanced with wood decay.
https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2007/10-8/ShelfFungus.html
the tree is a queen palm located in Scottsdale Arizona
This is termite damage. You will need to have a qualified Palm Arborist inspect the palm; it may be beyond saving from this image.