Palm Bud Rot
Penicillium vermoeseni
A serious fungal disease affecting palm trees, particularly in coastal areas of central and southern California. This pathogen attacks the terminal bud and crown area, causing progressive rot that leads to tree death. Favored by cool, foggy weather conditions.
Identification & Symptoms
What to Look For
Potential Damage
Lifecycle
Spreads through conidiospores that move throughout crown whorls until all leafstalks are infected. Once infection is established, it continues throughout the year. Cool, foggy weather conditions favor disease development and spread.
Professional Treatment Approach
Apply preventive fungicide treatments like Fungisol before symptoms appear
Remove and destroy infected palm material immediately
Improve air circulation around palm crowns
Avoid overhead irrigation that promotes moisture retention
Professional diagnosis essential for proper identification
Systemic treatments may help early-stage infections but advanced cases are often fatal
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