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Tropical storm damage

mrichards

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Tropical storm bent what appears to be the spear in my queen palm tree. It seems to be hanging on by what looks like shredded fibers? I'm not sure if the tree will be able to bounce back or not....

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kinzyjr Grand Master

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  On 8/4/2024 at 8:52 PM, mrichards said:

Tropical storm bent what appears to be the spear in my queen palm tree. It seems to be hanging on by what looks like shredded fibers? I'm not sure if the tree will be able to bounce back or not....

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Welcome to PalmTalk!  Not far away, the wind hasn't gotten very high here, but my property is bordered by plants and fences on all but one side.  The palm should be able to push the rest of the spear that is still down in the crown and recover after the storm passes.

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Lakeland, FL

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

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

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Thank you very much. 

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MJSanDiego Community Regular

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I would suggest removing the grass around the trunk about a 3 ft radius for enhanced aeration as well as reducing the chances of any fungus or trunk rot. Stay safe

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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

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  On 8/4/2024 at 9:32 PM, MJSanDiego said:

I would suggest removing the grass around the trunk about a 3 ft radius for enhanced aeration as well as reducing the chances of any fungus or trunk rot. Stay safe

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Also, lay a 3' diameter circle of wood mulch (2-3 bags) around the trunk to stifle weeds, conserve moisture in dry season & keep roots warmer in winter. I'm not positive but I think Lakeland is in NFL, yes? There are so many "Lake this & Lake that" all over FL. If so, that struggling queen under open sky may be in danger if an arctic front strikes you this coming winter. Unless you plan to treat it as an annual, plan how to protect it.

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Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
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Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

kinzyjr Grand Master

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  On 8/5/2024 at 3:28 PM, PalmatierMeg said:

I'm not positive but I think Lakeland is in NFL, yes?

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No, it's on the I-4 corridor between Orlando and Tampa.

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  On 8/5/2024 at 3:28 PM, PalmatierMeg said:

If so, that struggling queen under open sky may be in danger if an arctic front strikes you this coming winter. Unless you plan to treat it as an annual, plan how to protect it.

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With a record low of 20F since 1944 in the official records and before 1917 if the COOP records are included, Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen Palm) is relatively safe.

Lakeland, FL

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

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

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Thanks for the clarification. Still too many "Lake This & Lake That" in FL.

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

3 Milesfrom Gulf of Mexico Enthusiast

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I too have a center spear cracked on my King.  Last night Debby came through with constant rain.  6.75 inches from backyard rain gauge    Some winds that I guess were strong  and cracked my king’s center spear.  Should I get a ladder and clip this off or should I let the palm take care of itself?  King is about 6 years old.  Looks a mess in the center crown. 

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  On 8/5/2024 at 11:31 PM, 3 Milesfrom Gulf of Mexico said:

I too have a center spear cracked on my King.  Last night Debby came through with constant rain.  6.75 inches from backyard rain gauge    Some winds that I guess were strong  and cracked my king’s center spear.  Should I get a ladder and clip this off or should I let the palm take care of itself?  King is about 6 years old.  Looks a mess in the center crown. 

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My king palm did the same last year during a storm. I clipped the spear about 2” from the growth point and it never skipped a beat. 

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Thanks for the reply.  Going to cut it today.  

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