Transplanting
1. Dig a hole 2-3 times as wide as
the root ball and as deep as the hole in which it was grown in (the base of the trunk should be at ground level).
2. Situate the tree in the hole and fill with the freshly dug soil. Tamp the soil with your feet to remove any air pockets that may exist.
3. Form a dam. Build a soil barrier around the tree to form a dam that will return water.
4. Water your tree, soak it. 
Water daily for the first two weeks. Do not let the soil
dry out for newly planted trees. Proper
Care
1. Watering- unless it rains, the sprinklers
go on for 10 minutes every night during the summer and every other night throughout the rest of the year. When the temperature
is expected to drop bellow 50° F, I irrigate for an extra 10 or 15
minutes.
2. Fertilization is one the most important aspects of palm
tree care.
When?
Simply fertilize three
times a year. Preferably in the warmer months. Here in South Florida, March through October.
I fertilize in March, June, and September. Then, I allow
them to rest for the remaining of the year.
How?
Have moisture in the soil before
applying. Fertilizer should be spread evenly all around the tree, avoiding the base of the trunk where newly emerging roots may be burned. Make sure fertilizer does not pile up into one area. Do not
over fertilize. Always water the area throughly after application.
How much fertilization?
8
ounces per inch of trunk width. (this is just a guide line and it is not intended to replace the instructions on the manufacturer's
label)
Always read the label before applicaton.
Which fertilizer?
Use a three month slow release palm fertilizer. It will be more expensive,
but in the long run, it will save you time and money.
University of Florida recommends fertilizers that are labeled: 8-2-12
(last update
Oct. 2009)
These fertilizers make your palm trees look beautiful and most importantly healthy.
Unlike other fertilizers, these contain the right amount of elements needed to prevent common palm tree deficiencies.
3. Pruning Most palm trees shed their fronds naturally. If it becomes necessary to prune your
palm, only prune the fronds that hang lower than a line parallel to the ground. To
avoid permanent wounds to the trunk, never pull or rip off a frond. Remember, frond removal weakens the palm tree's defenses
and should only be done when necessary.
Soil
If you need to get soil, try to buy something labeled "nursery mix" or "pro-mix".
