The ‘invisible pest’ that threatens to wipe out country’s beloved palm trees - Thousands of palm trees in the South American country have already been devoured ...

Palm trees in Uruguay are more than just plants, they are icons, much like olive groves for Greeks or cherry blossoms for the Japanese.

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.

The beauty, durability and variety of palm trees rank them among the most highly valued landscaping gems anywhere. Their bold textures and unique architecture set them apart from other plants.

The amount of palm fertilizer added to the landscape should be 1.5 pounds of fertilizer per 100 square feet of area treated; noting that palm roots can go out 30-40 feet from the tree.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Palm trees are an iconic feature of the Southern California landscape, but most people may not know that the vast majority of them are actually not native to the region.

Serra may or may not have actually planted the tree, but the event launched a proliferation. Today, around 50,000 palms — dozens of species — are among San Diego’s 250,000-plus street trees.

The amount of palm fertilizer added to the landscape should be 1.5 pounds of fertilizer per 100 square feet of area treated; noting that palm roots can go out 30-40 feet from the tree.