When pruning palms, you may have heard of the 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock rule. With this guideline, you remove fronds (leaves) that hang below the 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock position. The point of pruning should be primarily to remove dead ... READ MORE
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Pruning trees can be tricky. These factsheets can help! The information below can help you with your palm pruning and pruning hardwood trees. For more information contact MichelleAtkinson@ufl.edu or call 941-722-4824 x1818 New Tree Series ... READ MORE
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Phantasma scale (Fiorinia phantasma) is a pest impacting many ornamental plant species but is especially common on palms (family Arecaceae). This pest species was first detected in Miami-Dade County in 2018 and has since caused problems ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease
I could not be more excited to share this highly anticipated, long awaited UF/IFAS Extension Palm Short Course in Orlando and in person! Palms are prized in the landscape and people notice when they look pathetic. There is a science to growing ... READ MORE
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How do you identify pest insects? What kind of nutritional problems are common on palms? What happens to herbicides after they are applied? What is biological control? What are some best management practices for turf? This six-week webinar series ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Before you start pruning any palms, please read ahead and consider the research-based, unbiased information offered. While there is really no mystery involved in properly pruning palms, I am still seeing these majestic plants being over-pruned ... READ MORE
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To newcomers and long-time residents alike, palms make Florida a paradise to the eye and spirit. Unfortunately, there is a "little devil" of a disease that attacks our palms - Ganoderma butt rot! This fungus needs a palm host to attack and a ... READ MORE
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Does your palm have ugly yellowing leaves? STOP!!!! Put down the pruning equipment and step away from the palm. When NOT to prune a palm - You can’t prune away a palm nutrient deficiency. In fact, pruning off a ... READ MORE
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‘Tis the season when many deck their palm fronds with holiday lights, lighting the night sky with sparkles of cheer. I know this may sound just a little bit Grinch-y. Yet, I find myself thinking, “I must stop this practice from ... READ MORE
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