[Ozzello]

That is a sylvester palm that some idiot diamond cut WAY too much and WAY too early after planting, increasing the chance and severity of any shock in the transplant.

[randy charron]

Originally Posted by dbleagle15

Can anyone give me the name of this palm? Are they fast geowing and maint intensive?

, This palm is a Phoenix sylvester Palm or Silver Date Palm, It grows 9" to 12" per year, Max Height 50'. Semi Hardy, If you have any other question's, Please don't hesitate to contact me, Randy, Tri County Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. 352-288-0470 or on Face Book or Email, randycharron429@gmail.com

[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!

[Ozzello]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

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!

But mostly, those rats make homes on the ground in the Muhley grass, Pampas etc.

No such thing as a palm rat, till the anti-palm establishment in TV got computers. You know, if it's on the internet, it must be true.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Ozzello

But mostly, those rats make homes on the ground in the Muhley grass, Pampas etc.

No such thing as a palm rat, till the anti-palm establishment in TV got computers. You know, if it's on the internet, it must be true.

Bingo. You are correct! And the snakes love those places, too.
You always give good information.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by dbleagle15

Can anyone give me the name of this palm? Are they fast geowing and maint intensive?

Whatever it is named, it is a beauty.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

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!

Do the rats eat the palm or seeds? Do they require an additional source of food? or is the palm enough to sustain the critter.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Whitley

Do the rats eat the palm or seeds? Do they require an additional source of food? or is the palm enough to sustain the critter.

Rats eat nuts, seeds, dog food, garbage, fallen fruit, vegetables and you can pretty much name it..
They do not eat the palm itself.

[frose]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

There are rodents all over the Villages. Rats and mice utilize various food sources. Unless you blacktop all the lawn areas and use plastic trees and shrubs you will probably have rats around. You do want to keep shrubs and trees away from your house so rats, squirrels, and mice will not have quick access to your roof. Don’t worry too much it isn’t that much of a problem.

I remember when I was in college out for an evening with friends drinking down in an old Irish bar down in Greenwich Village. (New York City) We were walking back uptown in the wee hours of the morning and we saw so many huge rats scurrying around that we were careful where we stepped! There were no palm trees around! Roof rats live in trees, attics, and wherever they can. There are snakes, rats, squirrels, mice, bats, opossums, raccoons, spiders, coyotes, alligators, etc., in the Villages. Most of the time they aren’t a problem.

And the wiring in your cars. I have re wired a few cars in here from those rats.

[RPDaly]

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[affald]

Originally Posted by Donegalkid

There are two sexes to a Sylvester palm, (only two!) male and female. If you are lucky you get a male. The male only has pollen stalks, no dates. The female has dates and some people like to cut off the dates as they can be messy. If you have a natural landscape with bark or pine straw mulch you can just let them fall.

Great response. Very informative and right on. Thanks very much. We have one as well. A male and love the tree. And, relatively slow growing.

And, TOTV might consider having a category each month of “best, most helpful, informative response” — yours would be at the top of the list. TOTV at its best.[/QUOTE]

My Sylvester is unsure about it identity. Is it something it will decide on it's own, or should I cut off any identifiers now?