Q: My pygmy date palm I recently planted in the front yard has brown fronds. What happened? A: I am guessing you got temperatures below 30 degrees this winter, possibly coupled with some strong wind.

Colder winter temperatures in north Florida have caused significant damage to tropical palm trees. Signs of cold injury include brown fronds, a damaged spear leaf, and trunk cracking or decay.

My niece recently moved from the Midwest to the South. When she and her husband bought a house, they became first-time palm tree owners. Their tree, the focal point of their backyard, survived several ...

If you’re thinking about planting a palm tree in your yard, the next month or so is the time to do it. If you’re considering this, or if you already have a palm tree, you may want to know a bit more ...