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A foxtail palm tree is a type of palm tree that has a single gray trunk which is thinner than other species of palm trees. It is usually seen in big houses and resorts. Since it is quite a beauty it is now being planted in simple gardens as well. Read on to find out how to take care of these rare palms.

Foxtail palm trees are like ordinary plants that need to be watered on a regular basis. This palm needs watering only twice or thrice a month. It can get killed by constant watering. Be sure to use a slow drip system or a hose.

A healthy soil can strengthen and maintain the growth of a foxtail palm tree. You need to buy a fertilizer which is nitrogen based and has added potassium, copper sulfates, magnesium and iron. This kind of fertilizer is effective in providing the nutrients needed by this palm tree. You should apply fertilizers three or four times a year.

You also need to keep your foxtail palm tree look good and healthy. remove the brown old fronds. Make sure though that you do not force it off the tree. These dead branches naturally fall to the ground. Be cautious in removing dead fronds. Cut them at least 6 inches from the trunk. Otherwise, the cuts in the trunk may provide an entry point for insects and even bacteria that can cause disease.

Try this one as well. This is adding mycorrhizal, which is a symbiotic association of a fungus, to the soil. This is actually a root living fungus of palm trees.

So those are the basic ways of taking good care of your foxtail palm trees. Follow those guidelines so you can have a beautiful palm tree that lives for years.

So should you choose to use a palm tree make sure you look at the foxtail palm tree. Another great palm for consideration is the California coconut palm. Either one will make your landscaping look beautiful with our palm trees for sale.

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