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.

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