Palm Tree Fertilization

Robert Pittman  December 26 2008 03:36:42 PM

When determining the frequency of fertilization applications you must first determine whether you want your palm to maintain a good appearance or maintain a healthy appearance and grow rapidly.  A homeowner is normally concerned with the appearance of their palm.  This can be accomplished with two fertilizer applications a year (one in the fall and one in the spring).  Adding a third or even fourth application will push the palm to grow rapidly.  This is done in the nursery and tree farm industry to make sellable palm trees faster.  Fertilizer can be purchased through local chain stores like Home Depot or Walmart where palms are sold.  Palm fertilizer will inlcude a "Micro Package".  Palms require Micronutrients that other plants don't.  Micronutrients palms require include Boron, Iron and Manganese.

Rob Pittman
[A Quality Plant]

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