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Originally Posted by Bonanza

I believe Mr. Ron is referring to a previous post that I made regarding a Queen Palm that he planted for a lady who simply loves it. This lady may love that palm, but as a 'professional,' he should have refused her request and pointed her in the direction of a different palm.

No, I was not being rude and my 'opinion' is based solely on facts. In parts of Australia it is on their restricted list. in Florida, it is considered invasive. Any professional and/or licensed landscaper should not provide it -- period -- even when a customer requests one, because it IS invasive in Florida. In addition, it is not really suitable for our landscape zone here in The Villages (zone 9A). They are probably, understandly, the least expensive palm available. They harbor many insects and diseases (cockroaches love them) and as palms go, are a high maintenance palm. With so many alternatives, there is no reason for a landscaper to even suggest one. In addition, I have NEVER seen one here in The Villages that does not have 'frizzle top," even those that have just been planted!

Pure and simple -- the Queen Palm is a junk tree!

I wonder why the powers to be that run the villages don't put a ban on invasive plants or trees. I have spoken to some of the master gardeners here and they told me that queen palms are cheap for the landscapers to buy and they charge a lot for them.