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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy Bismarck is about 10 years old, trunk is black and the top fell off yesterday. I have another one near it and it appears healthy.
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[1] https://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/palmetto_weevil.htm: https://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/palmetto_weevil.htm
[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm
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1 Comment To "What killed my Bismarck"
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 09/16/2019 @ 9:36 am
Oh boy… That was a fungal infection caused by the Palmetto Weevil. It was likely attacked by the insect and taken within a very short period.
This extension will be able to tell you more about these insects, and how to control them: https://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/palmetto_weevil.htm [1]
This article will help you to care for Bismarck Palms: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm/growing-bismarck-palms.htm [2]