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Is this palm tree sick?

Tricia Rapaport

By Tricia Rapaport
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This palm tree has been droopy for about 9 months now. Can you help me diagnose The problem and recommend a way to help restore it to its natural beauty and health? 
we live in Southern California. 

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kinzyjr Grand Master

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@Tricia Rapaport Looks like a case of frizzle top judging by the appearance of the spear.  If that is the case and it is not too late, it will need a solid fertilization schedule to bring it back to its former glory. 

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USDA Zone 1990: 9a  2012: 9b  2023: 10a | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a

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Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

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Manganese deficiency! Frizzle top as stated by Kinzy, is the common name for the condition. Go to Lutz.com and get manganese fertilizer spikes, hammer them in about 3 to 4 feet out from the trunk and water well and often. It will take several months to get normal new leaves. Fertilize with a complete palm fertilizer as soon as you see normal or near normal new leaves unfolding. 

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Merlyn Grand Master

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BTW - Lutz.com goes to a dead link.  It's Lutzcorp.com:

https://www.lutzcorp.com/t-feedingpalmtrees.aspx

For my cycads and palms I generally use the Manganese Sulphate granular, available at Home Depot and Lowe's under the "Rite Green" brands name.  Just don't get it confused with "Magnesium Sulphate," which is a similar-looking bag and price but treats a different mineral deficiency.

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