[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Have one that's 20 years old. Never have fertilized it and it does just fine. Fronds that die drop off by themselves as do seed pods. Easy to pick up and put out for garbage day pickup. Never have seen a rat in my yard. Rats like bird feeders, they eat what the birds drop on the ground. I love my palms, next to no upkeep and look beautiful.

You probably won't see a rat because they're mostly nocturnal. But please rest assured (!) that your tree(s) have been and probably are home to some of the critters. They live in the canopy of palm trees whether you like it or not, and that's a fact!