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All these responses are so helpful, Im grateful for the help. I knew they would get tall, I had no idea they were going to have such large trunks. Those really are massive.....I am looking around my yard to see where else they might thrive. Once I have done that, then I can consider what kind of Palm to put there in the front of the house. I would like a nice palm or 2 there for a pretty focal point in between the shudders, but ...now I know to find a much smaller breed. Im learning so much already.

Possible transplant shock and cool ground temperatures. You may want to back off on watering if you've been doing it religiously. At least until the cool fronts stop in another week or so.

Agree with This... For reference, here's a couple shots of a smaller specimen back in my old neighborhood in CA. Tough to tell in the shot, but, width of the crown is roughly 12ft across. ..and this is still a baby. Now think about the two you have, and where you currently have them planted.. If you do a rando " Majesty Palm " search here on the forum, you'll find several threads w/ shots of just how big they can get, which will give you an idea of just how much space you'd want to give them. While it's true that palm roots aren't like tree roots ..in the sense that they typically don't destroy hard surfaces like a concrete walkway ..or the foundation of a house, palm species with a good - sized trunk width, like a Majesty, probably isn't the best option for so close to a home.. Depending on what part of FL you're in, there are other, slimmer palm options that would fit in that space better than these. For them?.. look over the total space of your property while imagining them larger / more mature.. That will help you decide where they will fit better compared to where you have them now. While they're definitely water and nutrient hogs < ..Love LOTS of K < = Potassium, > they are tough and will take some cold, ...if you're located in a colder part of the state.. Fast growing, so you won't have to wait as long as you might have to w/ some other palms to see them put on some size. Since you've only had them in the ground a couple months or so, they should transplant fairly easily since they're just starting to add on new root growth ..Do have their permanent homes already dug and ready to go ....before you move 'em. Keep them wet, and ..if you want to give them anything " fertilizer " after moving, you can give something easy .. like a compost tea / diluted Molasses ( 1 tbsp. to a gallon of water, 1x a month, for now ). ..It won't be until -at least- the fall before you'd even consider applying a stronger, palm special fertilizer. Hope this helps..

Well well well.

Does anyone know why the bottom 3 frawnds could have died?

Depends... If you've ever spent time within in a Bosque, you'd know natives, like Mesquite, Palo Verde, Ironwood definitely don't do what trees like Pittosporum, Eucs / Melaleuca etc. from Aus, many Ficus, African Sumac, and Schinus sps can do. Nor deposit competing vegetation - reducing compounds beneath them. None of those trees should be planted here anyway.. In fact, Mesquite, ...those that occur on this side of the EQ at least, < S. AM. sps tend to be shallow rooted > actually provide moisture to stuff growing under / near them during drier periods by pulling it up to the surface from 60 -200ft below the surface. Green " islands " created under Mesquite bosques were one way early settlers would locate water. Roots of the monster 'squite at the old house have never bothered the walls it has been growing next to for ..-at least- 3 decades.. ..Since the block walls were installed in this neighborhood.. Specimen itself is much older. Trunk is less than 10 ft away from either... Only water it gets is when it rains enough to soak the ground under it, ..or whatever it pulls up from the water table below us. Only way it takes out the walls is if it falls.. Not by breaking them via roots. Only time " landscaping / gardening is a mine field, even sometimes, is when someone doesn't do their homework, and /or falls head over heels for con jobs / fluff - filled " advertising " .

A nice variegated rhapis planted beside the good old water tank!

Yep... It may be a beautiful tree in a park, away from any hardscape, walls, plumbing, plants or grass, but otherwise I'd stay away from them... Here is that same little tree now.. Ahh-gree 1,000% For the love of ...anything... NEVER plant a Bl**pin' Pepper tree.. " CA. " ...or it's really awful Brazilian cousin. Horrible, horrible trees ...like most Eucalyptus, Mastic, and African Sumac. Carrotwood is another " avoid at all costs " trash tree.

I know what you’re saying about that . I was told not to plant anything near it but I planted a Sabal in the shade , under the branches and it grew fine for years until we cut the Pepper tree down , then it took off . I think the condition you mention was actually holding the Sabal back a bit . Thanks for mentioning that @mnorell , I had heard it kills lawns too . Harry

Another difficulty with those Schinus is a real issue with allelopathy. There was one on our property when we bought the house here and just had it removed a couple of months ago. Couldn't get anything to grow well beneath or near it and so I looked up the issue...sure enough, it's known to be highly allelopathic to many plants. The other one we've had immense problems with in that department is the African sumac..Neighbors have it overhanging a wall similar to the photo above...has killed out everything I planted in that area. (Also that sumac stinks like pesticide when it blooms each year.) It's a real problem with many dry-climate trees that, not only are they aggressive with their root systems harvesting all water and nutrients to the complete exasperation of any nearby establishing plants, but they tend to produce lots of nasty oils full of phenolic compounds that get rid of "the competition"...other obvious offenders being most Eucalyptus and Melaleuca. Sometimes landscaping and gardening can be a real minefield...

...Or " outdoor " cats.. ha ha.. Lord, creator, ..whomever.. one assumes helped mould all beings bits 'n pieces help us all if all of them < ..the Queens > started yapping about Pumpkin Spice lattes each September, every year LOL.. Thankfully, our heat seems to be too much for a majority of " the Queen " people try to grow here.

I think it has a fighting chance. You may want to treat the crown with hydrogen peroxide and fungicide to ward off infection.

Where we are in LWR, there is little to no damage I have noticed around town to anything there's a 20+ foot coconut on 60 near I75 that is untouched. Goes for Fox tails, Adonidias, Clusia Rosea, Sea Grape, etc.....

All dead. I gave up on foxtails because they have major issues with cold and long term cool weather. You are not alone; many people are going to lose palms after this past winter - I already have and expect to lose more. Hurricane Ian is still killing my palms nearly 4 years after it roared through.

Welcome! The trunk on Ravenea Rivularis get quite large , but I wouldn’t worry about it now that they are planted. Do not be surprised if the fronds burn a bit for the first several months , they are acclimating to their new home . These are water lovers and need a good watering regularly. They grow along waterways sometimes in habitat. The one on the left will soon get very close to the scalloped edging you have so you may want to move that out. I would put more wood chips where the soil is showing . All in all , good job and happy growing with those. Harry ‘This is one I have growing up through the fronds of a Caryota Obtusa. The trunk is tapered more than most palms . This one has a very large base . It will adapt to its surroundings . The two you have may become almost fused at the base eventually. Two Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana ( King Palms ) that were planted together as juveniles. Not a problem .

They are too close together and both are too close to your house. Majesties get quite large. They are also water and fertilizer hogs. Water but don't fertilize for the next 2-3 months. Before you plant be sure to do some research with a thought for future growth before you place them in your yard. Move them now before they settle in then figure on leaving them in place. Many, if not most, palms respond very poorly to transplanting. Also, what part of FL do you live in? Very large State with multiple habitats and big differences between Miami and Pensacola. We can't advise you properly if you don't tell us what we need to know to help you.

You’re telling me I live in queen palm valley. They’re like Starbucks.

Thank you all for welcoming me abd helping me get to tbe right place. As I mentioned, Im a beginner. and I feel I've already made some mistakes. (Mistake #1, I should have researched and found this group before putting the palms in the ground 🤦‍♀️😎) Oh well, maybe with your help I can fix some things. Attaches picture , these 2 Majesty Palms went in the ground about 5 weeks ago. I I have seen new growth on both plants, which surprised me. I was sure had messed up bad with the one on the left. The one on the right (the healthier one), has more shade throughout the morning and gets direct sun and heat in the afternoon. The one on the left (the sicklier looking one), he didn't transplant well, the day after he went in the ground he began to turn yellow, and brown, and you can see the curling fronds, .... The questions NOW is.....is it too late to move them? I fear they are too close together, and possibly also too close to the house. Should I move them at all? Should I replant them further apart? Should move them both of just the one? Or ...Let it ride? Will moving them now kill them? So, lots of questions really I am grateful for any advice.

I would never recommend trying Copernicia spp as houseplants. They want to be in the ground and would not be happy being confined in pots. They need lots of heat and full sun - no shade. They hate pots and conditions you would insist on for your comfort.

Being monocarpic, this species is sporadically available Liz. You could try Philip Reddhead at Eumundi Palms or Bruce Lowe in Mena Creek (bglnurseries on eBay). I got my established juvenile from Bruce, but that was a couple years ago so he might not have them now.

" Foxtail " Queen, no. Def. a made up name.. " Coconut " Queen.. the schizo - romanz cross? It could be ...though, the pictured specimen at least, looks more " queen -y " than pictures of Coconut Queens folks have posted here over the years, let alone shots of that cross shared by both Jungle Jack's and Jungle Music, imo. Regardless, much nicer looking palm than a Queen. ..Just about anything else is better than a Queen, lol.

The river carried this little treasure right to my hands on a hike today, and as soon as I saw it, I thought of nothing but Gullinbursti—Freyr’s golden-bristled boar, the sacred beast of harvest, warmth, and all things that grow wild and strong. This stone’s sun-kissed pattern glows just like the boar’s golden mane, a quiet echo of the Vanir god’s power. I brought it home and set it among my palms, hoping this little piece of the wild will carry his blessing with it: for roots that dig deep, stems that stand tall, and foliage that thrives with the same abundance Freyr bestows on the fields. May the god of horticulture smile on my garden, and may this river-born charm keep every plant here healthy, vigorous, and full of life. 🐗✨

This subtopic is the correct place for the question. As kinsyjr mentioned, please add photos when you have them Two things w.r.t. the palms: 1. Most are grown semi-shade in nurseries. Try to shade them in the hottest time of day. 2. Be generous with water as the warm season has started.

I found a natural stone that resembles Gullinbursti while hiking along the riverbank. I placed it beside my beloved palms, blessing them with the power of Freyr—Norse god of horticulture, fertility and vitality. May the sacred golden-bristled boar guard my plants, bringing vigorous root growth, sturdy stems, and thriving, lush foliage 🙏✨

The farm grower said these two Cuban Copernicia wax palms survived several consecutive days of −10°C cold. I now suspect they are not Copernicia fallaensis.