Fertilizing needles and sabals in zone 7a

[newtopalmsMD]

I have read not to fertilize palms in zone 7 after july 4.  (Needles, sabals and trachy's) I have some palm fertilizer with a three month release time.  Can I use this in June? or should I find something with a shorter release time.  (I used up my 6 week release in early May)  I assume that fertilizer timing is not an issue for my butia and Mediterranean fan which are in 15 gallon pots and will spend particularly cold days in a 40-ish degree garage?

Thanks 

[Nj Palms]

It would be fine to fertilize them. After August would be more concerning as growth probably stops around mid November. The potted palms are also fine to fertilize. 

[Ben OK]

5 hours ago, newtopalmsMD said:

I have read not to fertilize palms in zone 7 after july 4.  (Needles, sabals and trachy's) I have some palm fertilizer with a three month release time.  Can I use this in June? or should I find something with a shorter release time.  (I used up my 6 week release in early May)  I assume that fertilizer timing is not an issue for my butia and Mediterranean fan which are in 15 gallon pots and will spend particularly cold days in a 40-ish degree garage?

Thanks 

I would worry a ton about it. I have broken that rule a number of times, and I don't think I've seen any adverse effects. I try to stop fertilizing in August personally.

[mdsonofthesouth]

August is the last month to fertilize. But needles will eek out growth for a while after.

[cm05]

I think now through July would be the perfect time to apply your 3 month fertilizer. I would never stop fertilizing in early July, summer is the time to maximize growth, cold weather is still a good 5-6 months away at that point.

[newtopalmsMD]

Thanks to All!