Palm Professionals Tropical Nursery

04/02/2026

PalmQuest 2026 is coming up fast 🌴🔥

April 21–22

If you’ve ever wondered where real palm knowledge comes from… this is it.

• Researchers
• Growers
• Industry experts
All in one place sharing what’s actually working

Plus:
✔️ Small classroom sessions
✔️ Live grower panel
✔️ Direct access to experts
✔️ Water taxi palm tour 🚤🌴

Palm Professionals will be there—and Gary Kennemer will be speaking on soil DNA testing and the future of palm health.

Hope to see you there 👊

Register here:
https://fngla.regfox.com/2026-palm-quest-conference
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More about what we do:
https://palmprofessionals.com/

03/29/2026

https://youtu.be/KqGI4bol0Vg

One of the most misleading things about Adonidia (Christmas Palms) and other crown shaft palms after a cold event…

is that they can still look green—even when they’re already compromised. Then, "Why did my palm break after the freeze?"

This isn’t new. We’ve seen this for years.

Unlike other palms where the top turns brown or you get spear pull, crown shaft palms often fail at a different point—right where the trunk meets the crown shaft.

Everything above it can still look fine.

That’s what catches people off guard.

If you have Christmas Palms, Foxtails, or Royals, pay close attention to that transition area—not just the spear or the fronds.

Have you ever seen one fail like this after a cold event? 👇

03/27/2026

If you’ve got an Adonidia (Christmas Palm), you need to see this.

We’re starting to see these palms fail after the freeze—even when they still look healthy. Most people are watching the spear… but that’s not where the real problem is showing up.

This is something a lot of people are going to miss.

We’re dropping a full breakdown on YouTube this Sunday showing exactly what’s happening and what to look for 👇

🎥 Subscribe here so you don’t miss it:
https://www.youtube.com/

If you’re seeing this on your palm, drop a comment and let us know what yours looks like.

03/24/2026

The future of palm care is changing 🌴
https://youtu.be/C26bv4xG4gk
What’s being learned right now—from growers, universities, and real-world experience—is starting to reshape how we manage palms moving forward.

This is where those conversations are happening.

👇 Learn more
Palm Quest 2026
https://fngla.regfox.com/2026-palm-quest-conference

👇 Our research
https://palmprofessionals.com

03/16/2026

Florida Asked - What fertilizer should be used on palm trees after freeze damage — and when should it be applied?
https://youtu.be/ZZdAgxQtWQk
In this video we compare several types of fertilizer products that homeowners and landscapers commonly use, including:

• Fertilizer spikes hammered into the soil
• Hose-end sprayer fertilizers mixed with water
• Liquid fertilizer solutions
• Long-term slow-release fertilizers designed to last 3, 6, or even 9 months
• A six-week feeding program designed specifically for palm recovery after freeze damage

Many people in Florida have been told for years to fertilize only twice per year, often around May and November, because those traditional fertilizers release nutrients very slowly over long periods of time.

For a complete guide to palm fertilizing, fertilizer comparisons, myths, and the science behind modern palm nutrition, visit:

🌴 https://PalmTreeFertilizer.com

This resource explains proper palm fertilizing methods, nutrient deficiencies, freeze recovery strategies, and how modern fertilization practices have evolved beyond the outdated twice-per-year feeding schedules.

📄 Modern Palm Fertilization: Small Frequent Feeding vs Traditional Heavy Applications
https://zenodo.org/records/18264356

This paper examines how smaller, more frequent nutrient applications improve nutrient availability and reduce fertilizer waste compared to traditional heavy feeding methods.

📄 Palm Tree Nutrient Uptake and Recovery After Environmental Stress
https://zenodo.org/records/18599299

This research explores how palm trees absorb nutrients during periods of environmental stress and why balanced nutrient availability is critical during recovery from freeze damage.

03/10/2026

A few weeks after a Florida freeze is when many palm trees actually die — and it’s not from the cold.

Check out our youtube channel
https://youtu.be/SLYiF2ZyST0

In this final video of our freeze recovery series, we show the hidden stage that often kills freeze-damaged palms weeks later. If you watch this video all the way to the end, you’ll see exactly what develops inside the crown of untreated palms and how to stop it before the damage becomes irreversible.

When freeze-damaged palm fronds are left untrimmed and untreated, the damaged spear tissue begins to break down and ferment. This attracts flies that lay eggs inside the crown of the palm.

Those eggs hatch into decomposer fly larvae, which feed on the damaged tissue and expand the cavity inside the growing point of the tree.

This is the stage we warned about earlier in this series — what happens when the wait-and-see approach is taken after a freeze.

What You’ll See in This Video

• Real footage of decomposer fly larvae inside freeze-damaged palm spears
• Why damaged palm tissue attracts flies and insects
• What the “wait-and-see larvae stage” looks like
• How to inspect a palm for spear pull and crown damage
• How to check for insect activity inside the palm

How to Treat Palms at This Stage

In the final section of the video we demonstrate how professionals treat this stage of freeze damage.

You’ll see how to:

• Inspect the palm crown for spear rot and insect activity
• Remove loose or damaged spear material
• Apply insecticide using a pump sprayer into the crown cavity
• Treat the growing point area where insect activity is occurring

Common Insecticide Ingredients Mentioned

In the video we discuss common insecticide ingredients used to control insect activity in damaged palms. These ingredients are commonly found in many garden center products.

• Bifenthrin
• Imidacloprid
• Spinosad

Always follow the product label directions and local regulations when using insecticides.

Palm trees don’t always die immediately after a freeze.

Sometimes what kills them happens weeks later inside the crown of the palm.

If you haven’t seen the first two videos in this freeze recovery series, watch them next:

• How to Save Freeze-Damaged Palm Trees
• When to Trim Freeze-Damaged Palms

How to help protect palms from freeze starts here:
https://palmtreefertilizer.com/help-freeze-damaged-palms

03/06/2026

Florida palm trees took a hit from the recent freeze and we’re heading back across the state to see how they’re doing.

See results faster on Youtube
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Tell us your city and what the freeze did to your palm trees. We’ll try to visit the most mentioned areas in upcoming videos.

We’ve spent decades working with cold-hardy palm trees, freeze protection, and palm rehabilitation throughout the Gulf Coast. Our team is making a special trip across Florida to help people understand what the freeze did to their palms and what recovery may look like in the weeks ahead.

This historic Florida freeze brought unusual cold temperatures and frost damage to palm trees across the state. Many homeowners are now seeing freeze damage on palm trees and wondering whether their palms will survive.

As we travel across Florida assessing palm tree freeze damage and recovery, we’ll share what we find and help people understand how different palm species respond after a major freeze.

Leave your city and palm type in the comments — there’s a good chance we may be coming to your area next.

More palm tree recovery videos coming soon.

03/01/2026

https://youtu.be/h6Wov3K4Z_g
View all free helpful videos on Youtube

How to trim freeze damaged palm trees after the Florida freeze and when to trim in Florida. Many homeowners are asking: should I cut brown palm leaves in winter? How much should I trim? Can trimming make it worse?

In this follow-up to our Florida freeze recovery video, we traveled across South Florida to assess palm tree damage and demonstrate exactly what to trim — and what NOT to trim — on freeze damaged palms.

This video covers:

• How to identify true freeze damage vs temporary discoloration
• What fronds should be removed after cold damage
• What fronds must stay to protect recovery
• Signs of fungus, mold, mildew, and spear vulnerability
• Why over-trimming can slow palm tree recovery
• Step-by-step demonstration of trimming freeze damaged palms
• Winter pruning mistakes that kill palms
• When to leave green tissue even if it looks damaged

We show real nursery inspections in South Florida and demonstrate actual trimming of freeze damaged palm trees so you can see exactly which parts to remove and which parts to leave.

Many people after a freeze make the mistake of removing too much foliage. Palms rely on remaining fronds for energy production during recovery. Improper winter trimming can increase stress and delay growth.

We also clarify:
How secondary fungal issues develop after cold damage

For freeze recovery nutrition, we reference Perfect Palm® fertilizer in this video, as many viewers asked what winter palm fertilizer we recommend. Links are below.

🌴 Freeze Recovery Resources
https://palmtreefertilizer.com/help-freeze-damaged-palms

https://palmtreefertilizer.com

📚 Research Referenced
https://zenodo.org/records/18264356

https://zenodo.org/records/18599299

If your palm tree was damaged in the Florida freeze, proper trimming and correct winter fertilization can determine whether your palm recovers or declines.

The wait-and-see approach and over-trimming are two of the biggest mistakes after freeze damage.

02/15/2026

Freeze-damaged palms develop hidden nutrient deficiencies and are vulnerable to secondary infections — and waiting can cost you the tree.
View all free helpful videos on Youtube
https://youtu.be/O1B7yEvJXFA

A historic freeze has hit Florida, and many palm trees are now compromised. Even if your palm survived, cold stress disrupts growth and weakens the growing point. This type of freeze often triggers delayed deficiencies — especially Potassium, Boron, and Manganese — and leaves the spear (apical meristem) vulnerable to fungal invasion.

The biggest mistake right now is the “wait and see” approach.

In this video we explain:

• Why palms are NOT fully dormant in winter
• Why feeding does NOT cause freeze damage
• Why heavy feeding methods are outdated for winter recovery
• Why small spoon-feeding every 6 weeks is safer and more effective
• Why freeze-induced nutrient deficiencies appear weeks later
• Why applying a copper-based fungicide directly into the spear (apical meristem) helps prevent secondary fungal infections after cold trauma

Cold-damaged palms frequently suffer from spear rot if the growing point is left unprotected. A properly applied copper fungicide into the crown can reduce the risk of infection while the palm rebuilds strength.

Perfect Palm® was specifically designed for winter use — for both freeze resilience and post-freeze rehabilitation — and is built around research and decades of applied Gulf Coast field experience.

Recovery does not happen by luck.
Recovery happens when deficiencies are corrected early and secondary infections are prevented.
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🌴 Freeze Recovery Resources
https://palmtreefertilizer.com/help-freeze-damaged-palms

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📚 Research Referenced
1. “Freeze-Induced Nutrient Deficiencies in Palm Trees — A Controlled Assessment of Potassium and Micronutrient Responses”
https://zenodo.org/records/18264356
2. “Winter Cold Stress and Palm Tree Physiology — Observations and Recovery Patterns Following Subfreezing Events”
https://zenodo.org/records/18599299

02/11/2026

🚨 FLORIDA FREEZE RECOVERY STARTS NOW — FEED, DON’T WAIT

If your palms were exposed to the recent Florida freeze, the worst decision may be doing nothing until spring.

Newly published field research confirms that **strategic winter fertilization supports palms during cold stress and improves recovery potential.** However — this is critical — **not all fertilizers are built for winter application or freeze-damaged palms.**

Many traditional blends are designed for warm-season growth cycles and may not provide the immediate nutrient availability palms require following cold trauma.

This research compares fertilization approaches and reinforces a principle long practiced by professional growers:

👉 Palms recovering from freeze conditions benefit from available potassium, manganese, and boron.
👉 Nutrient access during stress helps stabilize physiological function.
👉 Waiting months can allow deficiencies to intensify.

This is not a newly invented idea — it reflects years of observed recovery patterns in professionally managed landscapes and has now been formally documented for industry access.

📘 **Read the Winter Fertilization Research:**
https://zenodo.org/records/18599299

📗 **View the Small-Dose Feeding Methodology:**
https://zenodo.org/records/18264356

Florida rarely faces cold like this. When it does, informed action matters.

Feed with intention.
Feed with the right formulation.
Help your palms recover — starting now.

https://palmtreefertilizer.com

02/06/2026

Stop by our stores to pick up your winter rehab fertilizer and start recovery help immediately. This specially formulated fertilizer can be used on Palms all year and especially winter when they need Potassium, Boron, and Manganese.

Galveston Area Palm Nursery
5313 Gulf Fwy, La Marque, Tx 77568

Southwest Houston Palm Nursery
20113 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, Tx 77479

❄️ Gulf Coast Freeze Recovery Starts NOW — Not Later.

A major freeze places palms into physiological shock, often triggering hidden nutrient deficiencies that surface weeks later. The biggest mistake after a cold event is the wait-and-see approach. Recovery depends on immediate access to critical nutrients — especially potassium, boron, and manganese — to help support cellular repair, strengthen vascular function, and encourage resilient new growth.

Most fertilizers were never engineered for winter application and can sit inactive when palms need support the most. Perfect Palm® Fertilizer has been trusted for decades by cold-climate growers and is specifically designed to deliver dependable nutrition when palms are under seasonal stress.

Don’t gamble with delayed recovery. Feed with confidence and help your palms rebound stronger, greener, and ready for the warm season ahead.

👉 Learn the science and debunk the myths about winter feeding:
https://palmtreefertilizer.com/winter-feeding-palm-myths