[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

[tmaes at cox.net]

Trisha Maes
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tmaes at cox.net

The home we moved into in Chandler 5 years ago had 8 Queen Palms planted.  Based on the age of the house, we estimate they're about 13 years old.  Until this year, they've all done fine.  However, this year (with no change in care), we've lost 4 of the trees.  At first the new fronds are small and never really fully develop, then no new fronds are produced and the tree is done for.  Any suggestions?  After we lost the first tree, I even signed up for a quarterly fertilization treatment with a tree care company, but we're still losing trees.  Help!

P.S. - I've also noticed dying queen palms in our neighbors yards, but no one seems to have lost as many as we have.

Regards, Trish Maes