Lethal Bronzing in Palm
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- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Publication Information
Lethal bronzing is the only known phytoplasma disease of palms in Texas.
Although it can kill palm trees within a year, it is a reportable, regulated condition. This 6-page factsheet explains how to recognize infected palms, follow quarantine rules, and manage disease spread in landscapes and nurseries.
What You'll Learn
- What Lethal Bronzing Disease looks like in palm trees, including symptom progression
- Management techniques for trees that test positive for this disease
- Current Texas quarantine regulations for moving palms from affected counties
- Preventive treatments for healthy palms
Help protect Texas palms. Download your free guide today.
Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts
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