Pygmy date palm leaves turning brown

[DavidofTroy]

I live in zone 9b in central Florida, USA. 2 Pygmy Date Palms were planted about 2 months ago. Full sun. About 2-3’ trunk. Windy location some days. Mounded up because in a low lying area near back property line.  They now have brown areas on leaves. Have fertilized with palm food and small amount epsom salts. Soil a mixture of compost, top soil and sand. 

[aztropic]

Just a little sunburn - nothing to be concerned about.  They are generally grown under shade cloth at the growing grounds to look their best when delivered to retail. New growth will be a little more sun resistant,but you need to also remember that these guys like lots of water to stay looking their best.

 

aztropic 

Mesa, Arizona 

[PindoPalm]

I wouldn’t be too concerned. I have a Pygmy just like that, they are tropical and are usually grown under shade in plant and garden centers. if it’s newly planted under full sun it’s common for palms especially palms like Pygmies to get some sunburn. I’d recommend lots of water (as usual with Pygmies). new growth should be more resistant to the higher levels of sunlight.

[SeanK]

Agree with above. Maybe cover from noon until 3 PM for two weeks.