What Is Ganoderma in Palm Trees and Can the Tree Be Saved?

What Is Ganoderma in Palm Trees and Can the Tree Be Saved?

Ganoderma butt rot is a lethal palm disease caused by the wood-decaying fungus Ganoderma zonatum. There is no proven cultural or chemical cure once a palm is infected. A palm with a confirmed Ganoderma conk should be removed promptly because substantial internal trunk decay may already be present. Removing the conk, fertilizing the palm, adjusting […]

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The Right (and Wrong) Time to Trim Your Cabbage Palms: Our Seasonal Guide

The Right (and Wrong) Time to Trim Your Cabbage Palms: Our Seasonal Guide

Key Takeaways Cabbage palms are everywhere on the Treasure Coast, lining driveways, framing waterfront views, and standing as some of the oldest living features on many properties. They’re also one of the most frequently over-pruned trees in Florida landscaping, not because homeowners are careless, but because the “hurricane cut” look, where only a small tuft […]

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