Practical Benefits of Regular Palm Tree Management & Palm Tree Trimming Care
If you are a Palm tree lover, then you most likely live in the subtropics of a tropical location, such as Florida.
With that, we want to share our tips and tricks for proper regular palm tree management. First, let’s get to know the palm tree!
Did You Know?
Did you know that there are over 2,500 different palm tree species on our planet? Not only is there such a wide variety, but there are some actual palm trees that can withstand temperatures for as low as -20 degrees. As we said above, many of these palm trees are found in tropical locations, but there is a large variety of palm trees that live in deserts and can even withstand snow. Here is a list of some of the most common palm trees!
- Yellow Butterfly Palm
- Windmill Palm
- Washington Palm
- Sentry Palm
- Queen Palm
- Pindo Palm
- Fishtail Palm
- Christmas Palm
- Cabbage Palm
- Bismarck Palm
With this in mind, to properly take care of a palm tree you must know the difference in all of these trees from hardiness to soil. Here is a list of the different aspects that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to taking care of a palm tree!
Regular Palm Tree Maintenance Guide
1.Soil
Soil is one of the most crucial aspects of a palm tree. Did you know that some palm trees can live for years in sand? Well, it is important to know the exact kind of soil that a palm tree needs. For proper tree maintenance and tree management, you need to know the proper composition of soil and the requirements. Many palm trees do not live happy lives in nutrient-deficient and compacted soil. Many trees, in fact, take a lot of their nutrition from the top level of soil, which means fertilization is crucial.
2. Fertilization
Fertilization is another important and crucial aspect for proper palm tree management and care. The ideal mix for palm trees is IFAS, 8-2-12 mix. With that, palm nutrition is taken from many other plants, such as turf. This mix can be found at Home Depot and different online locations. For more fertilization tips, Panorama Tree Care specializes in fertilization services for your tree!
3.Watering
Did you know that palm trees is one of the plants that require the least water? In fact, for adult palm trees, you may only need to water twice a month in the summer and once in the winter, during colder seasons and locations. However, for proper palm tree management and care of a young palm tree, you want to water at least twice a week for the five-six months. Add enough water to penetrate at least one foot and a half of soil, but a lot more for sandy soil.
4.Pruning
Now, we want to get into one of the most important aspects of palm tree management and tree care, the pruning aspect. Pruning is one of the most important aspects of regular palm tree service to ensure the tree is healthy, happy, and can grow properly. The leaf of a palm tree is actually called a “frond.” Palm trees tend to shed their fronds naturally. However, sometimes it may sag on the tree and not completely fall down. It is important to remove damaged frond from a tree right away as it can take nutrients from the palm tree. With that said, you do not want to cut too close to the base of the tree, which can damage the bark easily. Lastly, you never want to prune more fronds than the tree produces, which can also cause damage to the tree. Now, this may also be one of the most difficult aspects of tree trimming and palm tree maintenance. Therefore, Panorama Tree Care can step in as your premium tree service company!
5.Diseases
This is another crucial aspect of palm tree management and care. Like many trees and plants in the world, palm trees are also susceptible to diseases. Many diseases include bud rot, fusarium wilt, lethal yellowing, and Ganoderma butt rot. It is important to evaluate and get to know the exact tree that you have to determine which of these diseases impacts the tree the most. For instance, California and Mexican palms are vulnerable to bud rot, while Florida trees are known for Ganoderma butt rot.
6.Pests
As the last aspect of proper palm tree management and care, we want to discuss pests. Pests are those little critters that climb on your trees, shrubs, fruits, and veggies an destroy your beautiful crop. With that in mind, below is a list of all of the pests to keep in mind!
- Cabbage palm caterpillar.
- Giant palm borer.
- Thrips.
- Palm budworm.
- Palmetto weevil.
- Royal palm bug.
They are not a pretty sight, especially when they destroy your beautiful palm trees!
Regular Palm Tree Maintenance Starts With Panorama Tree Care
If you are seeking high quality palm tree maintenance and care, Panorama Tree Care is here to assist you. With years of experience taking care of virtually every tree, shrub, and bush imaginable, palm tree care is at the roots of what makes Panorama Tree Care your next palm tree management solution.
Alongside this, Panorama Tree Care offers mangrove trimming services, regular tree trimming services, and a wide variety of other landscape services. Ask us for a quote and we will be more than happy to assist. Contact us today!
