Foxtail Palm Decline in Coastal Puerto Rico

Saddia's three-year-old foxtail palms, planted 200 feet from the ocean, suddenly showed browning leaves and brown-tipped new growth. Despite heavy rains and a previous tropical storm, the palms had been healthy until now. Pruning didn't help.

Likely Disease Issue

Jen suspects a plant disease but cannot diagnose from the photo alone. She recommends consulting the APS Ornamental Palms resource for common palm problems and contacting the University of Puerto Rico Agricultural Experiment Station, Crop Protection Department for local expertise. They can identify prevalent foxtail palm diseases and suggest targeted treatments.

Foxtail palm - Puerto Rico