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Moss can be sprayed in the spring with a copper hydroxide spray. This will work as a temporary fix but the moss is very likely to come back again. However, it isn't necessary to kill it. It does not harm your trees.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I have royal palms in my yard. They are doing good but they have a moss on the side of them. How do i kill the moss but not the tree?

Thank you scott

-- Contributed by: moss on the royal palm

It is certainly possible it you can get beyond the height issue. Just be very careful because an over-prunes palm is not a healthy palm and it would be a shame to kill it.

There is a good publication from the University of Florida that has information on pruning palms that may be helpful: IFAS.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Is it possible to trim a Roayl Palm youself? How hard is it? Besides the height challenges of course. We just got a house with an 80 years old Royal Palm that is most desperate need of a haircut. Thank you in advance.

-- Contributed by: Kim

Jeff,

Your Traveler's Palm needs to be in zones 10 or 11 to thrive. If you can protect it from frost it may survive in zone 9.

Royal Palms, as the articles states, needs to be in zones 10 and 11 as well. However, it can survive temperatures as low as 28 degrees for short periods.

Since Charleston is a zone 8, I think your palms will struggle and are unlikely to survive. However, if you are in a good micro climate and can protect them from frost and severe cold, you may be able to pull it off. Since you already have them you can give it a shot and see. I'd love to know how it works out for you.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

What is the possibility of getting a Travelers Palm and or a Royal Palm tree to grow in Charleston SC? I have really loved these 2 palms for a while and have finally germinated some of them. Since it is nice and hot right now they are doing fine. I am not planning on putting them outside this winter but next year I worry that they may not survive. Has anyone had any success growing these trees outside of the typical palm tree region?

-- Contributed by: Jeff

I'm sorry Amy, but you cannot put your email address of this site. It isn't safe.

Try looking in your phone book for nurseries in your area who may be able to help you.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I need to find a royal palm farm that has lots of mature trees. I need the dried frawn shedding from the trees- for an art project. I need to find a place where I can contain 100 + per week I will clean your fields, take the part I need and neatly pile the rest for you. South Florida only please!

-- Contributed by: Amy
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