Palm Quality

If the palm has a root ball extending from about 8 inches to 2 feet beyond the trunk for palms less than 16 feet tall, a palm trunk free of mechanical wounds and/or wounds from incorrect pruning, a full crown of healthy, vigorous fronds, and a uniform trunk diameter, then the pal is high quality. However, if the palm has trunk selections of varying diameter or small diameter below the terminal bud, a trunk with wounds from mechanical impacts or incorrect pruning, and few fronds, poor color for the species, or pest infestation, then the palm is low quality.