Newly Planted Foxtail Palm Freeze Damage Assessment

Evaluating a Recently Planted Foxtail After a Hard Freeze

Central FL foxtail planted weeks ago got 32°F with wind; frost blanket blew off. Fronds purplish-brown, one green, spear slightly brown. Trunk ok.

Outlook

• Sounds like superficial damage.
• Healthy spear = good sign.
• Do not prune—foxtails self-shed.
• Newly planted palms are extra stressed; water daily for weeks.
• Jury may take a month—watch center frond.