Triple Bungalow Palm Yellowing After Planting: Check Depth, Drainage, Soil Prep

Four bungalow palms planted 3 weeks ago along fence/wall—green and happy. One triple bungalow in open: older fronds yellow, tips brown. Same watering (weekly), temps 54–70°F.

Something's Different

Compare the triple to the singles. Check:

• Planting depth. Even 2″ too deep = stress → yellowing. Crown must be at nursery soil line.
• Soil amendment in hole. Amended backfill creates "bathtub" in clay—water pools. Use native soil only; mulch/compost on top.
• Drainage. Water collecting at base? Mound slightly.
• Root ball integrity. Was it loose, damaged, circling?

Fix

1. If too deep: lift, reset higher.
2. If bathtub effect: pull mulch back, aerate around root zone.
3. Water only when top 3″ dry. Weekly may be too much in cool weather.

Singles prove the site works. Triple has a planting error. Find it.