For over two decades, Palm Tree Doctor has been a small, family-run business. Over the past twenty-three years, Palm Tree Doctor has become South Florida's premier palm maintenance company.
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Palms are incredible and unique plants. We believe that palms are at the top of the hierarchy in the plant kingdom. Here we present some interesting and little-known palm facts: Fossil records date palms back nearly 80 million years (late Crustaceous Period). There are 200+ genera and 2500+ species of palms worldwide. The Andean wax […]
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MANGANESE DEFICIENCY (FRIZZLE TOP): Manganese (Mn) deficiency is most common in queen, royal and roebelenii palms, though it can occur in many other palms. It manifests itself as deformed growth on the emerging fronds. The new growth will appear stunted, crinkled and curled at the tips. Mn deficiencies are more common in the western part […]
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Surprisingly, less than 5 percent of the palm species planted in South Florida are native. Many of the nutrients palms need to develop and grow properly are not present in our soil. For this reason, palms need proper fertilization at consistent intervals. Palm Tree Doctor has developed a proprietary fertilization program that prevents malnutrition and […]
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