Why do Palm Trees Turn Yellow

Healthy palm trees are beautiful and can readily make us think of a paradise island. We want to keep them healthy as much as possible so that they continue to make our surrounding beautiful.

However, if your palm tree suddenly looked unwell and seemed like it is dying, this must be an indication that something is wrong with your tree. If the leave of your palm tree is turning into yellow, continue reading to know how to restore the health of your palm tree.

What You Need to Know about Palm Trees with Yellow Leaves
Palm trees should remain green throughout the year because it is evergreen. When you see yellow palm leaves in your tree, this is more likely a point of concern.

Why Do the Leaves of My Palm Trees Turn to Yellow?
How can you determine if the yellowing of the leaves of your palm tree is natural or bothersome? Read on.  As palm trees mature, some of the old fronds become yellow and fall off. Typically, these are the ones at the base of the palm tree. If you see that the big part of the palm tree remains green and naturally falls off the yellow leaves, then there is nothing to worry about.

However, if the yellow leaves last long, it is something that you should address right away. In some instances, palm trees turn to yellow if there are insufficient nutrients such as nitrogen or magnesium in the soil where it is planted. These nutrients are responsible for keeping your palm tree green and thrive properly.
It is also possible that a pest or fungus is causing the yellowing of your palm trees' leaves. Whatever the case may be, it is challenging to treat an infestation.

Why Do Queen Palms Turn Their Leaves to Yellow?
Queen palms are also vulnerable to the health issues talked about earlier. These trees do well in moisture-rich soil saturated with nutrients so you can begin caring for them through fertilizing the ground to fill in whatever nutritional gap there is.

What to do with Yellow Leaves on a Palm Tree?
We have listed a detailed guide to help you diagnose the health of your palm tree and treat its yellow color.

• Performing a soil test is an effective way to determine any lacking vital nutrients in your tree. There are stores where you can get a soil test kit and do it yourself. But if you are not confident with doing it on your own, a certified arborist is the best person to turn to.
• Fill in the missing nutrients with a slow-release fertilizer once you know the nutrients are lacking in your plant's soil.
• Route trimming can help keep the tree healthy.
• Keep a proper fertilization schedule to ensure your tree continues to thrive. Fertilize your tree three or four times a year.
• If the soil is not the problem, check for signs of fungi or pests. In some cases, a fungus called Ganoderma root is responsible for droopy and withering leaves. There is a significant possibility of a pest if there is a presence of sticky film on fronds.
• Contact a certified arborist to help you plan the next step if pest or fungus infested your tree.

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