Re: damaged palm trunk
- Subject: Re: damaged palm trunk
- From: B* G*
- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:25:24 -0700
vanputten@isnet.net.tr writes:
>I recently planted a big Washingtonia filifera (12m) and the crane
>damaged the trunk in one spot ( a few centimeter deep hole, 10x30cm). My
>question is, will it heal by itself our do I need to do something.
The problem with Palms is that unlike things like Pines, or Maples, they
lack the tissue that creates secondary thickening. I´m sure the palm will
heal, but i dont think any tissue will fill in to replace what was
damaged. If you´ve seen a damaged palm, it´s pretty evident in the trunk
(problems easily show in the trunk, nutritional deficiencies can show up
as a pinching, cold damage can show up as sunken spots or a horrible
looking scar). I´d make sure to watch for signs of rot, fungal infection
or insect entry though.
