Living in Southern California, you tend to get used to palm trees. They are everywhere, about as iconic as the Hollywood sign.
In fact, one of the most well-known photos of the Hollywood sign was taken on Windsor Boulevard between 4th and 5th Streets, showing a palm-lined street with the iconic sign in the center. It adorns postcards, posters, and t-shirts sold to tourists all over the city.
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can save a palm tree without fronds by understanding signs of good health, how to maintain plant health, and learning when to recruit expert assistance.
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We’ll also cover how to revive a dying specimen if necessary – so keep reading to learn more!
One thing you also see with so many of these plants in the area is how strong they are. It is not uncommon to walk down the street and see a specimen chopped down to its base, with a new sprout growing out of the stump.
When I was working as a landscaper, we planted hundreds of palms. And we also removed some. But most of the time, we would recommend that people not try to remove palms.
You basically have to dig down deep and remove the roots, then let the root system die out before replanting anything in its place to ensure the palm does not grow back.
I have even seen specimens that appeared dead come back to life with some fertilizer and TLC!
Causes of Palm Frond Loss
You know that feeling when you drive by a palm tree and see it’s full of lush green fronds? It feels like all is right in the world.
Unfortunately, violent storms, cold snaps, and excessively wet winters can quickly take away this
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