Saturday, August 26, 2017

Summer Palm Treatments In Florida

In the summer and all throughout the year proper care for your palm trees here in Florida is a must. Palm trees require proper fertilization to receive the correct balance of nutrients needed for overall heath and vigor. It is recommended to fertilize palm trees in the spring, summer, and fall. Palm tree care from fertilization assures good growth. When fertilized on a regular basis following the right program they will get the proper nutrients needed. It can take quite some time to bounce back if your palm trees are left untreated. It can take two or three years to return to normal if they are seriously neglected.

Never forget your roots and never forget those of your palms. With Palms it is important to take special care for their roots. Unlike a typical tree, a Palm does not have roots growing deep beneath the tree. Root balls branch very little and do not increase in size with the growth of the above ground tree.

With watering palms timing can be everything. You should water your Palm tree early in the morning or late in the evening when it is not too hot. Watering your palm in the middle on the hot day can result in leaf burn. If you water your palm tree in the middle of the hot summer day, when the temperature is around 100F, and get the water on the palm tree frond it will fry the leaves.

Summer is a busy growing season. And for some a busy eating season. This includes those pests that want enjoy a palm salad at your expense. The Giant Palm Borer is a large and quite ugly beetle whose larvae have a taste for the wood of palm trees. Borer grubs can live inside a palm trunk for up to nine years before exiting as beetles through quarter-sized holes. The Palmetto Weevil can be found throughout Florida, as far west as southern Texas and as far north as South Carolina. It is North America's largest weevil.

Keeping your palm trees healthy and looking their best requires expert care. Each palm tree has specific needs based on the palm variety, soil, location of planting, time of year, weather and other conditions. Zimmerman Tree Service provides expert care and specialized treatments to keep your palm trees at their best. Our professional arborists assess the needs of each of your palm trees, diagnosis any issues and customize treatments specifically for your property.