Fallen Queen Palm Had Ganoderma: Remove Roots/Soil, Monitor Others

Queen palm fell. Mushroom conks at base = Ganoderma butt rot. Three others 2 ft from house, one 1 ft. Healthy now. Action plan?

Immediate

1. Remove entire fallen palm + root system + surrounding soil. Spores persist in soil.
2. Hire knowledgeable landscaper—explain Ganoderma.

Others

• No preventive treatment exists.
• Monitor for conks. If appear → remove that palm + soil immediately.
• Proximity to house = future hazard if they fail. But don't preemptively remove healthy palms.

Replanting

All palms susceptible (especially queen, areca). Non-palms safe. Plant broadleaf trees instead.