Identify Your Palms
Identifying the species of your palm is not only essential for educating you about the type of palm you have, but it also helps me gain a clearer understanding of what I’ll be working with.
Canary Island Date Palm
Medjool Date Palm
Robellini Date Palm (aka Pigmy)
Sable Palms (aka cabbage palm)
Pindo Palm (aka jelly palm)
Learn About a Few Current Palm Diseases
Palm trees are susceptible to several diseases that can affect their health and appearance. These diseases can weaken or kill palms if not managed properly. Some common ones include Ganoderma & Fusarium.
Washington Palm
Sylvester Palm
Queen Palm
Mule Palm
Bismarck Palm
Ganoderma
Ganoderma disease, caused by the fungus Ganoderma zonatum, is a serious threat to Canary Island date palms and queen palms. It infects the trunk, leading to internal decay and ultimately causing the tree to collapse. This disease is incurable and spreads through the soil, making early detection and removal of infected palms essential.
Targets
Canary Island Date Palms and Queen Palms
Fusarium
Fusarium wilt, affecting Queen palms, is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum and spreads through pruning tools or contaminated soil. It causes browning and death of fronds in a one-sided pattern, eventually killing the tree. Proper sanitation and early intervention are key to managing these diseases.
Targets
Queen Palms