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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How Improper Tree Cuts Can Lead to Decay in Florida’s Humid Climate

How Improper Tree Cuts Can Lead to Decay in Florida’s Humid Climate

Improper tree cuts can damage protective tissues, expose more wood than necessary, and make it harder for a tree to contain decay. Florida’s warm, humid, and frequently wet conditions may support fungal activity around damaged wood, but humidity alone does not make every pruning wound decay. The outcome depends on the tree species, its overall […]

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Spotting Lethal Bronzing in Vero Beach: How We Save Your Palms

Spotting Lethal Bronzing in Vero Beach: How We Save Your Palms

Key Takeaways If you’ve noticed a palm in your yard turning an unusual bronze or rust color starting at the bottom of the canopy, it’s worth taking seriously. Lethal bronzing has become an increasingly common problem for palms along the Treasure Coast, and Vero Beach has seen its share of cases in recent years. The […]

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