Can someone please recommend about these issues?

[Texaspalm2016]

Good morning all. Im new to the forum and looking for help about 2 different palm issues Im having. First I have a Sabal Palm (I think it is Sabal) that some of the new growth always shows burned- see attached pictures. What can I do about this?

My second issue is about the seeds of a needle palm ( see attachment)  Is this the correct size?  For the padt 3 years I get thounsands of seeds  but very small and always turn into this dark brown color.  The palm itself it is very healthy, with very green fronds.

thanks in advance for your comments or suggestions

 

[doranakandawatta]

I only can say: good evening and welcome on Palmtalk.

But sadly I can't answer to your question, being used only to tropical srilankan climate and vegetation. 

But there are few americans on Palmtalk (lol)

 

[Kim]

For the second palm show, could you take another photo showing the entire palm?  

Although I don't grow needle palm, I can offer that it is normal for most palm seeds to darken as they ripen.  I'm not much help, I'm afraid, but welcome to PalmTalk!

[DCA_Palm_Fan]

Welcome to Palmtalk!   I wish that I could help you more.   Maybe as pointed out more photos of the second palm.   As for the first photo, that is definitely not a needle palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix).  I am not sure what exactly the species you have is, however it is definitely not needle palm.  The fruits are wrong size / color / shape, and the petioles of needle palms are smooth and unarmed.  

   That said, palm fruits / seeds come in many shapes, sizes and colors.    Knowing the exact species would be most helpful in determining if the fruit/ seeds are in deed the correct size.  Do you have a photo of the entire palm for that one too?    

Belie is a photo of needle palm fruits / seeds. 

 

 

[Ben in Norcal]

First one looks like a European fan.

[Laaz]

First one is indeed a Chamaerops.

[DCA_Palm_Fan]

3 hours ago, Laaz said:

First one is indeed a Chamaerops.

That was my first thought too.  I just wanted to see the whole thing to confirm that thought. :-)

[Neil C]

Chamaerops do sometimes produce these small false seeds. They will not germinate. I assume it happens when a female plant does not have a male plant nearby. You could try and get some male pollen next time your female flowers. It looks nice and healthy otherwise.

Regards Neil

[Texaspalm2016]

Guys.... thanks for the fast response.... It does makes sense about not having The male palm.... so how do I go about getting the polen or even finding out a male specimen of this type of palm?

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

I have several males and i could pick out specifically for you. PM me of interested. 

[DoomsDave]

Los Burts!

Welcome!

See my PM.

I agree, the first palm is a Chamaerops, very different from a Rhapidophyllum (needle palm). Looks like the seeds are ripe, plant some, see how they do. (Put 6" of potting soil in a pot, layer seeds in a single layer, cover with 1/4 - 1/2 inch of soil, keep moist and wait.)

Give us a full monty shot of the Sabal. My initial opinion is that it will grow out of the problem it's having. They're tough. Like Marines on steroids.

[Neil C]

Before you plant any seeds cut a couple of the largest seeds open and at least check that there is a properly formed seeds inside. Post a photo here if you are not sure what it should look like.

 

Regards Neil

[Texaspalm2016]

Here are some better pictures stepping back from the 2 closeups I attached to my initial post.  First picture its sideway

Edited November 13, 2016 by Texaspalm2016

[Darold Petty]

Chamaerops for sure, Welcome to Palmtalk ! 

[DCA_Palm_Fan]

1 hour ago, Darold Petty said:

Chamaerops for sure, Welcome to Palmtalk ! 

In deed.  On both counts!  Top pic in your last post def looks like Sabal to me.  :-)