DAVIE, FL — Florida's iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become ill. Spread by a rice-sized, plant ...

Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state.

A planthopper's kiss of death is putting our prized palms at risk throughout Florida. This tiny, common insect called Haplaxius crudus pierces palms, feeds on their sap and spreads deadly bacteria to ...

Florida's iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become ill. Spread by a rice-sized, plant-hopping ...

If you want a tropical look in your landscape, palm trees can provide it. There are many types of palms, and most are easy to grow in well-drained soils and full sunlight. They do not tolerate ...

Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. From the iconic ...

Lethal bronzing of palms is a relatively new disease to the southeastern United States affecting several palm species. As the name describes, it eventually kills the tree. Lethal bronzing is caused by ...

A bacterial disease is killing palm trees across the state, and arborists in St. Johns County say it’s become a problem locally. Lethal bronzing was originally discovered in Texas and made its way to ...