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Radio Road East MSTU Agenda 04/08/2015 litt Radio Road East M.S.T.U. Advisory Committee 3299 East Tamiami Trail Suite 103 Naples,FL 34112 MEETING AGENDA APRIL 8,2015 I. Call to Order II. Attendance III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes: February 11, 2U41r X6 V. Landscape Architect Report—Dayna Fendrick VI. Landscape Maintenance Report—Affordable Landscaping,Inc VII. Project Manager Reports—Harry Sells A. Budget Report B. Project Manager Report- C. Status of Irrigation, Landscape, Plans moving forward VIII. Old Business VII. New Business A. Hart Electrical Quote B. Replace Two Batteries in Solar Chargers. C. Change Landscape Maintenance Schedule VIII. Committee Comments IX. Public Comments X. Adjournment NEXT MEETING June 10,2015— 10:00 AM Plantation Club House, 7773 Tara Court,Naples, FL 34104 �2 Road Etta 5 72 144‘4041, etsoluNieref 3299 F,aat 7a xiaate 7aail Suite 103 11aetea, 34112 MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2015 I. Call to Order Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 10:00am. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. II. Attendance Members: Chairman Dale Johnson, Sue Chapin, Thomas Depouw, Renato Fernandez, Janice Bundy, County: Harry Sells—Project Manager; Michelle Arnold, Director-Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement. Others: Dayna Fendrick— Urban Green Studio; Thomas Gonzalez and Mike Barrow- Affordable Landscaping Service and Design; David Durrell—Juristaff. III. Approval of Agenda Ms. Chapin moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Johnson. Carried unanimously S- 0. IV. Approval of Minutes: December 10,2014 Ms. Chapin moved to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2014 meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Fernandez. Carried unanimously S- 0. V. Project Manager Reports—Harry Sells A. Budget Report Mr. Sells submitted the"Radio Road East MSTU, Fund 166, February 11, 2015" and provided an overview of the budget for information purposes. B. Project Manager Report Items B and C were combined. C. Status of Irrigation, Landscape,Plans moving forward Mr. Sells reported: • Although his original opinion that the operation of the irrigation system was not an issue in the condition of the landscaping, subsequent information has reversed this opinion. • A detailed inspection of the system has revealed the system does not operate as intended and measures have been taken to enhance operation of the system by placing the controllers on"timers" as opposed to utilizing an"alarm"based system. • The situation is compounded by communication problems between the individual system and the central software portal which controls irrigation systems countywide. • Staff is reviewing options to correct the problems. Ideas include allowing the individual MSTU's liaison to have direct access to the software portal in order to manage the system or converting the irrigation system back to the Hunter Industries system. The Committee expressed concern the irrigation system, installed at the direction of the County has never functioned properly and consideration should be given to converting back to the Hunter Industries system. Staff reported they will obtain price estimates to convert the system back to the Hunter Industries system and report back to the Committee on any other options available to address the issue. Pigeon Plums Mr. Sells reported: • Eight of the MSTU's Pigeon Plums are root bound and have not established themselves. • The condition appears to be the result of the original installation whereby the roots were not pruned before the trees were placed in the ground. • He has obtained an estimate from Affordable Landscaping, Inc.to address the issue which includes removing the trees,pruning the roots and replanting them in the ground. • The cost is $720 plus the expense of additional soil suitable for planting the trees. Mr. Depouw moved to authorize and expenditure not to exceed$800.00 for root pruning and replanting of eight Pigeon Palms including soil materials, tree bracing and labor. Second by Mr. Fernandez. Carried unanimously S—0. Invasive Orchid Mr. Sells reported an invasive orchid has appeared in the medians. The species spreads rapidly and overtakes landscaped areas. The orchids are being removed and disposed off site when they are encountered VI. Landscape Architect Report—Dayna Fendrick Dayna Fendrick, Urban Green Studio submitted the "Landscape Architects Field Report—Field Report No.12"for review. She provided an overview of the report for information purposes. Discussion occurred on the trimming schedule for the Asian Jasmine, Golden Creeper and Mimosa (ground covers). It was agreed upon the previous meeting no trimming would occur, however the species were trimmed after the meeting. The Committee discussed avenues to ensure no breakdowns in communication occur in the future between Committee/Staff/Consultants and the landscape maintenance contractor. The Committee requested the following actions be taken to address the issue: 1. Ms. Fendrick to develop trimming specifications for the ground covers. 2. Mr. Sells to schedule the trimming required based on consultations with Ms. Fendrick and the landscape maintenance contractor. 3. No trimming to be undertaken until authorization is provided to the landscape maintenance contractor by Mr. Sells. It was determined by those present that the ground cover vegetation should be allowed to grow in the short term with no placement of pre emergent weed controls. Replacement of Buccaneer Palms Staff reported six Buccaneer Palms that have died within the medians will be replaced with Green Thrinax Palms. VII. Landscape Maintenance Report—Affordable Landscaping Service Covered under item VI VIII. Old Business . None IX. New Business None X. Committee Comments Ms. Chapin reported the appearance of the medians is improving and she has not had any complaints from the public for the past 2 months. XI. Public Comments None XII. Adjournment Next Meeting-April 8, 2015—10:00 AM-Plantation Club House, 7773 Tara Court,Naples, FL 34104 There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned by the Chair at 11:35 A.M. RADIO ROAD EAST MSTU ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dale Johnson, Chairman The Minutes were approved by the Committee on , as presented or as amended . Radio Road East MSTU FUND 166 April 8,2015 Vendor Item PO# Budget Commitments Expenditures Total 1 CUR AD VALOREM TAX $ (93,400.00) $ - $ (87,040.91) $ (6,359.09) 2 FIFTH THIRD 0/N INTEREST $ (9.31) 3 INVESTMENT INTEREST $ (166.82) 3 INTEREST TAX COLLECTOR $ (2.23) 4 REVENUE STRUCTURE $ (93,400.00) $ - $ (87,219.27) $ (6,180.73) 5 TRANSFER FROM PROP.APPR. $ - $ - $ 108.21 6 TRANSFER FROM TAX COLL. $ - $ - 7 CARRY FORWARD GEN $ (36,800.00) $ - $ - $ (36,800.00) 8 NEG 5%EST REV $ 4,700.00 $ - $ - $ 4,700.00 9 TRANSFERS&CONTRIB $ (32,100.00) $ - $ - $ (31,991.79) 10 TOTAL REVENUE $ (125,500.00) $ - $ (87,219.27) $ (38,280.73) 11 ENG FEES OTHER Urban Green,Inc. Landscape Architech Mt 4500155143 $ 11,500.00 $ 8,418.86 $ 2,931.14 $ 150.00 12 INDIRECT COST REIMBURS $ 2,600.00 $ - $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 13 LANDSCAPE INCIDENTALS Affordable Landscaping Incidentals 4500154604 $ 9,000.00 $ 6,588.50 $ 1,600.04 $ 811.46 14 Affordable Landscaping Ground Maintenance 4500154604 $ 37,164.78 $ 4,520.00 $ - Affordable Landscaping Gumbo limbo 4500156285 $ $ $ 2,112.00 $ - Affordable Landscaping Pigeon Plum 4500157422 $ - $ - $ 910.00 $ - OTHER CONTRACTUAL $ 53,100.00 $ 37,164.78 $ 7,542.00 $ 8,393.22 15 ELECTRICITY $ 800.00 $ 250.04 $ 249.96 $ 300.00 16 RENT EQUIPMENT JM Todd Copy Machine Lease 4500154810 $ 300.00 $ - $ 133.06 $ 166.94 17 INSURANCE GENERAL $ - $ - $ - $ - Naples Electric repair pump 4500153610 $ - $ 275.00 Fla.Irrigation Systems Irrigation parts 4500154350 $ 1,099.58 $ 100.42 Contermporary Controls Motorla Controller Rep: 4500155004 $ - $ 1,628.85 18 SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAINT $ 3,500.00 $ 1,099.58 $ 2,004.27 $ 396.15 19 MULCH Forestry Resource Mulch 4500154351 $ 9,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 7,700.00 $ 250.00 Juristaff Transcriptionist 4500154352 $ 1,331.68 $ 468.32 GPSService Juno 4500156300 $ - $ 89.87 20 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS $ 2,300.00 $ 1,331.68 $ 558.19 $ 410.13 21 OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples office supplies 4500154725 $ 200.00 $ 171.07 $ 28.93 $ 0.00 22 COPYING CHARGES J.M Todd Copy charges 4500154809 $ 300.00 $ 90.86 $ 109.14 $ 100.00 23 FERT HERB CHEM Diamond Fertilizer Fertilizer 4500154423 $ 4,000.00 $ 2,150.45 $ - $ 1,849.55 24 OPERATING EXPENSE $ 96,600.00 $ 58,315.82 $ 24,156.73 $ 14,127.45 25 REIMBURSEMENT FOR STAFF SUPPORT $ 24,200.00 $ - $ 24,200.00 $ - 26 TRANSFERS $ 24,200.00 $ - $ 24,200.00 $ - 27 Budget Trans from Appraiser $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 570.42 $ 1,429.58 28 Budget Trans from Tax Collector $ 2,700.00 $ - $ 1,860.87 $ 839.13 29 TRANSFERS CONST $ 4,700.00 $ - $ 2,431.29 $ 2,268.71 30 TOTAL BUDGET $ 125,500.00 $ 58,315.82 $ 50,788.02 $ 16,396.16 0 FY 10 Final Taxable Value Total Available Balance $ 16,396.16 348,180,488 FY 11 Final Taxable value Plus Commited And Not Spent $ 58,315.82 337,298,857 FY 12 Final Taxable Value 339,525,637 FY 13 Final Taxable Value 360,698,717 FY 14 Final Taxable Value Estimated Cash $ 74,711.98 389,209,201 FY 15 July Taxable Value Estimated Cash Less 7.90%Adj.14 to 15 Uncollected Ad Valorem Taxes $ 68,352.89 FY 15 FY 14 Millage 0.2401 0.2306 Extension 93,449 78,295 Maximum=.5000 Property Tax Limitation Impact FY 15 Gross Taxable Value 389,209,201 Minus:New Const.Annex. 2,505,443 Plus:Amendment#1 TV Component 0 Adj.Taxable Value 386,703,758 Prior Year FY14 Levy(Proceeds) 83,177 Rolled Back Rate(less Amend. One) 0.2151 91%of Rolled Back Rate 0.1957 Ann P. Jennejohn From: Sillery,Tessie Sent: Tuesday,April 07, 2015 2:38 PM To: Sillery,Tessie; ' (faustore @aol.com)'; 'johnsod2 @collier.k12.fl.us'; 'schapin43 @aol.com'; 'Tom DePouw (tdepouw @gmail.com)'; Minutes and Records Cc: Sells, Harry; 'dayna @urbangreenstudio.com' Subject: FW: RRE Field Report#13 Attachments: RRE Maint Field Report#13.pdf As requested, attached is Dayna's Report. From: daynaC©urbangreenstudio.com [mailto:dayna @urbangreenstudio.com] Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 6:31 PM To: SellsHarry; ArnoldMichelle Cc: SilleryTessie Subject: RRE Field Report #13 Hello all, Please see attached Field Report for the meeting this week. Tessie, could you distribute to the Committee and other parties please. Since I missed the cut-off Friday, I'll bring the hard copies. Thanks, Dayna L. Fendrick, RLA, AICP URBAN GREEN STUDIO LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE Office: 239-263-4029 Cell: 239-777-5806 davna@urbanoreenstudio.com P.O. Box 111841 Naples, FL 34108 URBAN --- Under Florida Law,e-mail addresses are public records.If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this entity.Instead,contact this office by telephone or in writing. 1 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S FIELD ° REPORT PROJECT: RADIO ROAD EAST MSTU MAINTENANCE FIELD REPORT No. 13 CONTRACT: LANDSCAPE&IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE,AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING SERVICE&DESIGN LLC MAINTENANCE FIELD VISITS PERFORMED ON 3/2/15,3/9/15 and 3/27/15 PRESENT AT SITE 3/2/15 and 3/9/15 Dayna Fendrick, UGS PRESENT AT SITE 3/27/15 Dayna Fendrick, UGS Harry Sells,CC PTNED Thomas Gonzalez,ALS GENERAL NOTES 1. February and March weather patterns have been fairly typical for the dry season,with somewhat higher temperatures than normal,and occasional rains. No extreme weather events have occurred. 2. Comments have been relayed from the MSTU communities that they would like to see more color plantings in the shell areas under the Royal Palms. UGS is reviewing options; these areas are typically in the sightline at 18" ht. maximum. 3. Harry is continuing to deal with irrigation controller scheduling and operational issues. OBSERVATIONS TYPICAL THROUGHOUT MEDIANS 3/2/15 AND 3/9/15 1. The main issue noted on these site visits was the weed growth-there were several types of weeds such as bull nettle,dog fennel,etc.that had gotten fairly tall -+/-12-18". Many of them seemed to be the type that had a central stem and root system,which could be pulled by hand. Dayna emailed Harry Sells on both dates to make him aware of the conditions. The majority of these weeds had been pulled by the 3/26/15 site walk-through. 2. New Fire Ant mounds were also noted on these visits,with several cone-shape mounds near the curb. f. n.. c. ` r uice _ - -• - Weed growth in Spider Lily beds Weed growth in newly planted Asian Jasmine Weed growth in Mimosa beds beds OBSERVATIONS TYPICAL THROUGHOUT MEDIANS 3/27/15 1. Per direction from last MSTU meeting,the trimming protocol for the Asian Jasmine and Mimosa beds has been changed to do minimal trimming. Previously, ALS had been keeping the beds trimmed quite low to keep the weeds from being ° visible. We are doing minimal trimming now,to let the ground covers grow more. �.. Asian Jasmine ._ The coverage of ground cover vs.weeds or crab grass varies from one bed to another; with good amount some have fairly good coverage of ground cover,and other areas are mostly of coverage weeds/grasses. In some areas,the Mimosa/Jasmine has responded with more vigorous growth. RRE Maint Field Report#13.xls 2. The Golden Creeper is generally looking good and is showing new growth since we cut back on the trimming. The plants are starting to fill in some of the"browned-out" areas with new foliage. , 3. The condition of the Buccaneer Palms vary by individual palm. ALS should _ monitor the palms for further signs of fungus and follow up with additional ■ applications on an as-needed basis. For replacement of Buccaneer Palms that have died, UGS recommends the following options: Green Thrinax Palms, Thrinax £- radiata or Christmas Palms,Adonidia merrilli. There are three Buccaneer Palms in Median#39 in front of the CAT Station that had died or been run over,and others on Medians#31 and 32. Buccaneer Palms&Golden Creeper 4. ALS has root-pruned and re-planted eight(8)of the Pigeon Plum trees. They pulled the trees out trimmed any circling roots and re-planted the trees higher than ;1- �, they had been. So far, most of the 8 seem to be responding well; one had brown leaves but still had green twigs when scratched.ALS is also raking the tops of the root •ar - , balls to remove excess fill/mulch and breaking a ditch in the tree rings to allow water ,- ^ :; - to escape. Some trees are more stable and in better condition than others;some are • _ 14. showing new growth,and some are still off-color. A root stimulant would likely help benefit the trees and promote root growth. Pigeon Plum tree re-planted 5. The Sabal Minor Palms are in fair-good condition,and are showing new growth. 6. The Muhly Grass blooms have started to fade,and the grass should be trimmed. The grasses should be trimmed properly,and not over-trimmed as was done to the grasses on the golf course berm along Goodlette Road. a 7. The Silver Saw Palmetto is in variable condition overall. Some areas are showing good growth and other spotty areas have brown plants and slow growth. - ib,..�....a may. i - f Mimosa rebounding in some areas; Thrinax Palms&Bougainvillea Silver Buttonwoods to be trimmed& looking good Asian Jasmine bed mostly grass fire ants treated. 8.The Dwarf Bougainvillea is looking good and is blooming well. ALS should not trim the Bougainvillea while blooming,except to remove long,rangy stems,and side-ways stems at the edges,as directed. 9. The Silver Palm and Thrinax Palm groupings are in good condition. Remove older —*.'"'e,"`� yellow fronds as needed. r s ; 10.The Spider Lilies are still in variable condition;some areas are doing well and =; s other areas have die-back. Harry requested that we get a count on the missing �,. - - Spider Lily&Golden Creeper by median#to start replacing areas that have died out ` `` Dayna will walk the site and get a quantity per median. Spider Lilies have died out; 11. The Bird of Paradise are in fair condition; the old flower bracts should be replacement quantities to be removed. determined RRE Maint Field Report#13.xls 12. The Silver Buttonwood trees are thriving and should be trimmed. The canopies should be lifted up and the tops"neatened up"to trim long,rangy stems. 13. Fire ants seem to be thriving throughout, and should be treated as necessary. Some mounds are very large and encompass a whole plant. It seems like maybe some ants arrived with the mulch. Thomas mentioned a different chemical to treat the mounds; they had been using Amdro,which just makes the colony move a few feet. 14. The Royal Palms are in fair-good condition,and are starting to have more vigorous foliage. 15. In some of the shell areas,the weed cloth is starting to show-rake the shell from adjacent areas to cover up the weed cloth. The edging is also starting to lift up in areas,and we may need to consider a long-term solution for replacement. In the meantime,ALS should try to push it back down where possible; it may take some re- Rake shell over exposed weed trenching to push down. cloth; note edging lifting up 16. The Gumbo Limbo trees have mostly de-foliated and are starting to leaf out with w new growth. Overall the Gumbos are looking very healthy. There are some areas of • •» black soot on the shell under the Gumbos from sooty mold; rake shell to turn over. 17. The routine spring fertilization should take place this month, per the typical Gumbo Limbos-a few long branches maintenance specification. still should be trimmed INFORMATION OR ACTION REQUIRED ALS is to: PTNED is to Continue weed control Coordinate irrigation controller issues Apply fertilizer per regular schedule &schedule w/Roger Dick Trim shrubs/ground cover only as directed Review soil analysis results Provide quote to apply root stimulator to Pigeon Plum trees DISTRIBUTE TO All attendees Al Benarroch,ALS Thomas,ALS RRE MSTU Committee Harry Sells, PTNED REPORT BY: Dayna Fendrick, Urban Green Studio 4/9/2015 UF UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory IFAS Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IFA Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone 4:352-392-1950_ Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test For further information contact: Caldwell,Doug L.&Feser,Cathleen TO: Collier Cnty Public Serv. Div. Collier County Coop Extn Service 3299 East Tamiami Trl Suite103 14700 Immokalee Rd Naples,FL 34112 Naples,FL 34120-1468 Tel:239-353-4244 Email: dougbug @ufl.edu Tel:239-252-4980 Client Identification: l Set Number: E28769 Lab Number: E69173 Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Report Date: 23-Feb-15 SOIL TEST RESULTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS Target pH: 6.0 pH(1:2 Sample:Water) 8.2 A-E Buffer Value: N/A AB-DTPA V LOW I LOW I MED I HIGH I V HIGH PHOSPHORUS (ppm P) 2 ********* POTASSIUM (ppm K) This soil has been determined to be calcareous in nature.Previous research studies had shown that only Ammonium Bicarbonate-DTPA(AB-DTPA)extraction method MAGNESIUM (ppm Mg) had limited field calibration for soil phosphorus.No calibrations were however possible for any other nutrients.Therefore,only phosphorus recommendations will be CALCIUM (ppm Ca) provided solely for successful crop performance and yields.Efforts are being made to conduct research studies to identify an alternate improved extraction method and the interpretations and nutrient recommendations may be modified after subsequent field calibration and validation.For further information& recommendations please contact: Dr.Yuncong Li,Soil Specialist,UF/IFAS TREC-Homestead 18905 SW 280 St,Homestead,FL 33031 Email:yunli @ufl.edu Fax:305-246-7003 LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Lime: Nitrogen: Phosphorus:(P205) 0.70 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Potassium: (k 20) Magnesium:(Mg) Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 1 of 13 UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IFAS Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 These interpretations and recommendations are based upon soil test results and research/experience with the specified crop under Florida's growing conditions. We do not test soil for N as there is no meaningful soil test for predicting N availability.Thus,the N recommendation was developed from research that measured response of the indicated crop to applied N fertilizer. If you expect significant nutrient release from organic sources such as crop residues or organic amendments,estimate the amount mineralized and subtract that amount from the recommended fertilizer amounts to arrive at crop needs. UF/IFAS fertilizer and lime recommendations are advisory in nature and emphasize efficient fertilizer use and environmentally sound nutrient management without losses of yield or crop quality.It is generally assumed that the nutrients will be supplied from purchased,commercial fertilizer and that expected crop yields and quality will be typical of economically viable production.Growers should consider UF/IFAS recommendations in the context of their entire management strategy,such as return on investment in fertilizer and the benefits of applying manure or biosolids (sewage sludge)to their land.There is insufficient research available at present to support the use of UF/IFAS soil test results for environmental nutrient-management purposes.Such use is discouraged until correlation is proven. Footnotes are printed wherever applicable.These footnotes are an integral part of fertilization recommendations. Please read them carefully. See Footnote(s): 650 653 654 819 Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 2 of 13 U1FUNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory IFAS Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IFAS Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test For further information contact: Caldwell,Doug L.&Feser,Cathleen TO: Collier Cnty Public Serv.Div. Collier County Coop Extn Service 3299 East Tamiami Trl Suite103 14700 Immokalee Rd Naples,FL 34112 Naples,FL 34120-1468 Tel:239-353-4244 Email: dougbug @ufl.edu Tel:239-252-4980 Client Identification: 2 Set Number: E28769 Lab Number: E69174 Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Report Date: 23-Feb-15 SOIL TEST RESULTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS Target pH: 6.0 pH(1:2 Sample:Water) 8.3 A-E Buffer Value: N/A AB-DTPA V LOW I LOW I MED I HIGH I V HIGH PHOSPHORUS (ppm P) 4 ********* POTASSIUM (ppm K) This soil has been determined to be calcareous in nature.Previous research studies had shown that only Ammonium Bicarbonate-DTPA(AB-DTPA)extraction method MAGNESIUM (ppm Mg) had limited field calibration for soil phosphorus.No calibrations were however possible for any other nutrients.Therefore,only phosphorus recommendations will be CALCIUM (ppm Ca) provided solely for successful crop performance and yields.Efforts are being made to conduct research studies to identify an alternate improved extraction method and the interpretations and nutrient recommendations may be modified after subsequent field calibration and validation.For further information& recommendations please contact: Dr.Yuncong Li,Soil Specialist,UF/IFAS TREC-Homestead 18905 SW 280 St,Homestead,FL 33031 Email:yunli @ufl.edu Fax:305-246-7003 LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Lime: Nitrogen: Phosphorus:(P2Os) 0.70 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Potassium: (K 20) Magnesium: (Mg) Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 3 of 13 UFUNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory �+ ��r Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IFA.S Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950_ These interpretations and recommendations are based upon soil test results and research/experience with the specified crop under Florida's growing conditions. We do not test soil for N as there is no meaningful soil test for predicting N availability.Thus,the N recommendation was developed from research that measured response of the indicated crop to applied N fertilizer. If you expect significant nutrient release from organic sources such as crop residues or organic amendments,estimate the amount mineralized and subtract that amount from the recommended fertilizer amounts to arrive at crop needs. UF/IFAS fertilizer and lime recommendations are advisory in nature and emphasize efficient fertilizer use and environmentally sound nutrient management without losses of yield or crop quality.It is generally assumed that the nutrients will be supplied from purchased,commercial fertilizer and that expected crop yields and quality will be typical of economically viable production.Growers should consider UF/IFAS recommendations in the context of their entire management strategy,such as return on investment in fertilizer and the benefits of applying manure or biosolids (sewage sludge)to their land.There is insufficient research available at present to support the use of OF/IFAS soil test results for environmental nutrient-management purposes.Such use is discouraged until correlation is proven. Footnotes are printed wherever applicable.These footnotes are an integral part of fertilization recommendations. Please read them carefully. See Footnote(s): 650 653 654 819 Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 4 of 13 UFI UNIVERSITY of UF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory IFAS Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IFA Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web: soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test For further information contact: Caldwell,Doug L.&Feser,Cathleen TO: Collier Cnty Public Serv. Div. Collier County Coop Extn Service 3299 East Tamiami Trl Suite 103 14700 Immokalee Rd Naples,FL 34112 Naples,FL 34120-1468 Tel: 239-353-4244 Email: dougbug @ufl.edu Tel:239-252-4980 Client Identification: 3 Set Number: E28769 Lab Number: E69175 Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Report Date: 23-Feb-15 SOIL TEST RESULTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS Target pH: 6.0 pH(1:2 Sample:Water) 8.0 A-E Buffer Value: N/A AB-DTPA V LOW I LOW I MED I HIGH I V HIGH PHOSPHORUS (ppm P) 24 ********* POTASSIUM (ppm K) This soil has been determined to be calcareous in nature.Previous research studies had shown that only Ammonium Bicarbonate-DTPA(AB-DTPA)extraction method MAGNESIUM (ppm Mg) had limited field calibration for soil phosphorus.No calibrations were however possible for any other nutrients.Therefore,only phosphorus recommendations will be CALCIUM (ppm Ca) provided solely for successful crop performance and yields.Efforts are being made to conduct research studies to identify an alternate improved extraction method and the interpretations and nutrient recommendations may be modified after subsequent field calibration and validation.For further information& recommendations please contact: Dr.Yuncong Li,Soil Specialist,UF/IFAS TREC-Homestead 18905 SW 280 St,Homestead,FL 33031 Email:yunli @ufl.edu Fax:305-246-7003 LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Lime: Nitrogen: Phosphorus:(P205) 0 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Potassium: (K20) Magnesium:(Mg) Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 5 of 13 UFUNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory WAS Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 WAS Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 These interpretations and recommendations are based upon soil test results and research/experience with the specified crop under Florida's growing conditions. We do not test soil for N as there is no meaningful soil test for predicting N availability.Thus,the N recommendation was developed from research that measured response of the indicated crop to applied N fertilizer. If you expect significant nutrient release from organic sources such as crop residues or organic amendments,estimate the amount mineralized and subtract that amount from the recommended fertilizer amounts to arrive at crop needs. UF/IFAS fertilizer and lime recommendations are advisory in nature and emphasize efficient fertilizer use and environmentally sound nutrient management without losses of yield or crop quality.It is generally assumed that the nutrients will be supplied from purchased,commercial fertilizer and that expected crop yields and quality will be typical of economically viable production.Growers should consider UF/IFAS recommendations in the context of their entire management strategy,such as return on investment in fertilizer and the benefits of applying manure or biosolids (sewage sludge)to their land.There is insufficient research available at present to support the use of UF/IFAS soil test results for environmental nutrient-management purposes.Such use is discouraged until correlation is proven. Footnotes are printed wherever applicable.These footnotes are an integral part of fertilization recommendations. Please read them carefully. See Footnote(s): 650 653 654 819 Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 6 of 13 UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 Iti7 Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone 4:352-392-1950 Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test For further information contact: Caldwell,Doug L.&Feser,Cathleen TO: Collier Cnty Public Serv.Div. Collier County Coop Extn Service 3299 East Tamiami Trl Suite 103 14700 Immokalee Rd Naples,FL 34112 Naples,FL 34120-1468 Tel:239-353-4244 Email: dougbug @ufl.edu Tel:239-252-4980 Client Identification: 4 Set Number: E28769 Lab Number: E69176 Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Report Date: 23-Feb-15 SOIL TEST RESULTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS Target pH: 6.0 pH(1:2 Sample:Water) 8.4 A-E Buffer Value: N/A AB-DTPA V LOW I LOW I MED I HIGH I V HIGH PHOSPHORUS (ppm P) 4 ********* POTASSIUM (ppm K) This soil has been determined to be calcareous in nature.Previous research studies had shown that only Ammonium Bicarbonate-DTPA(AB-DTPA)extraction method MAGNESIUM (ppm Mg) had limited field calibration for soil phosphorus.No calibrations were however possible for any other nutrients.Therefore,only phosphorus recommendations will be CALCIUM (ppm Ca) provided solely for successful crop performance and yields.Efforts are being made to conduct research studies to identify an alternate improved extraction method and the interpretations and nutrient recommendations may be modified after subsequent field calibration and validation.For further information& recommendations please contact: Dr.Yuncong Li,Soil Specialist,UF/IFAS TREC-Homestead 18905 SW 280 St,Homestead,FL 33031 Email:yunli @ufl.edu Fax:305-246-7003 LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Lime: Nitrogen: Phosphorus:(P2Os) 0.70 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Potassium: (K20) Magnesium: (Mg) Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 7 of 13 Uri UNIVERSITY of UF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory ��'�++ �� Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IF S Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 These interpretations and recommendations are based upon soil test results and research/experience with the specified crop under Florida's growing conditions. We do not test soil for N as there is no meaningful soil test for predicting N availability.Thus,the N recommendation was developed from research that measured response of the indicated crop to applied N fertilizer. If you expect significant nutrient release from organic sources such as crop residues or organic amendments,estimate the amount mineralized and subtract that amount from the recommended fertilizer amounts to arrive at crop needs. UF/IFAS fertilizer and lime recommendations are advisory in nature and emphasize efficient fertilizer use and environmentally sound nutrient management without losses of yield or crop quality.It is generally assumed that the nutrients will be supplied from purchased,commercial fertilizer and that expected crop yields and quality will be typical of economically viable production.Growers should consider OF/IFAS recommendations in the context of their entire management strategy,such as return on investment in fertilizer and the benefits of applying manure or biosolids (sewage sludge)to their land.There is insufficient research available at present to support the use of UF/IFAS soil test results for environmental nutrient-management purposes.Such use is discouraged until correlation is proven. Footnotes are printed wherever applicable.These footnotes are an integral part of fertilization recommendations. Please read them carefully. See Footnote(s): 650 653 654 819 Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 8 of 13 UNIVERSITY �f OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories RIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory ��++AA� Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 JF.A7 Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test For further information contact: Caldwell,Doug L.&Feser,Cathleen TO: Collier Cnty Public Serv.Div. Collier County Coop Extn Service 3299 East Tamiami Trl Suite103 14700 Immokalee Rd Naples,FL 34112 Naples,FL 34120-1468 Tel:239-353-4244 Email: dougbug @ufl.edu Tel:239-252-4980 Client Identification: 5 Set Number: E28769 Lab Number: E69177 Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Report Date: 23-Feb-15 SOIL TEST RESULTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS Target pH: 6.0 pH(1:2 Sample:Water) 8.3 A-E Buffer Value: N/A AB-DTPA V LOW I LOW I MED I HIGH I V HIGH PHOSPHORUS (ppm P) 10 ********* POTASSIUM (ppm K) This soil has been determined to be calcareous in nature.Previous research studies had shown that only Ammonium Bicarbonate-DTPA(AB-DTPA)extraction method MAGNESIUM (ppm Mg) had limited field calibration for soil phosphorus.No calibrations were however possible for any other nutrients.Therefore,only phosphorus recommendations will be CALCIUM (ppm Ca) provided solely for successful crop performance and yields.Efforts are being made to conduct research studies to identify an alternate improved extraction method and the interpretations and nutrient recommendations may be modified after subsequent field calibration and validation.For further information& recommendations please contact: Dr.Yuncong Li,Soil Specialist,UF/IFAS TREC-Homestead 18905 SW 280 St,Homestead,FL 33031 Email:yunli @ufl.edu Fax:305-246-7003 LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Lime: Nitrogen: Phosphorus:(P2O5) 0 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Potassium: (k 20) Magnesium: (Mg) Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 9 of 13 UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory �+��r Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 1EAS Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 These interpretations and recommendations are based upon soil test results and research/experience with the specified crop under Florida's growing conditions. We do not test soil for N as there is no meaningful soil test for predicting N availability.Thus,the N recommendation was developed from research that measured response of the indicated crop to applied N fertilizer. If you expect significant nutrient release from organic sources such as crop residues or organic amendments,estimate the amount mineralized and subtract that amount from the recommended fertilizer amounts to arrive at crop needs. UF/IFAS fertilizer and lime recommendations are advisory in nature and emphasize efficient fertilizer use and environmentally sound nutrient management without losses of yield or crop quality.It is generally assumed that the nutrients will be supplied from purchased,commercial fertilizer and that expected crop yields and quality will be typical of economically viable production.Growers should consider UF/IFAS recommendations in the context of their entire management strategy,such as return on investment in fertilizer and the benefits of applying manure or biosolids (sewage sludge)to their land.There is insufficient research available at present to support the use of OF/IFAS soil test results for environmental nutrient-management purposes.Such use is discouraged until correlation is proven. Footnotes are printed wherever applicable.These footnotes are an integral part of fertilization recommendations. Please read them carefully. See Footnote(s): 650 653 654 819 Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 10 of 13 UF UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDAExtension Soil Testing Laboratory Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 FAS Email:soilslab@ifas.ufl.edu Web:soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 Landscape & Vegetable Garden Test For further information contact: Caldwell, Doug L.& Feser,Cathleen TO: Collier Cnty Public Serv. Div. Collier County Coop Extn Service 3299 East Tamiami Trl Suite103 14700 Immokalee Rd Naples,FL 34112 Naples,FL 34120-1468 Tel:239-353-4244 Email: dougbug @ufl.edu Tel:239-252-4980 Client Identification: 6 Set Number: E28769 Lab Number: E69178 Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Report Date: 23-Feb-15 SOIL TEST RESULTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS Target pH: 6.0 pH(1:2 Sample:Water) 7.6 A-E Buffer Value: N/A AB-DTPA V LOW I LOW I MED I HIGH V HIGH PHOSPHORUS (ppm P) 26 ********* POTASSIUM (ppm K) This soil has been determined to be calcareous in nature.Previous research studies had shown that only Ammonium Bicarbonate-DTPA(AB-DTPA)extraction method MAGNESIUM (ppm Mg) had limited field calibration for soil phosphorus.No calibrations were however possible for any other nutrients.Therefore,only phosphorus recommendations will be CALCIUM (ppm Ca) provided solely for successful crop performance and yields.Efforts are being made to conduct research studies to identify an alternate improved extraction method and the interpretations and nutrient recommendations may be modified after subsequent field calibration and validation.For further information& recommendations please contact: Dr.Yuncong Li,Soil Specialist,UF/IFAS TREC-Homestead 18905 SW 280 St,Homestead,FL 33031 Email:yunli @ufl.edu Fax:305-246-7003 LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS Crop: Woody orn/trees in the landscape Lime: Nitrogen: Phosphorus:(P205) 0 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. Potassium: (IC 20) Magnesium: (Mg) Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 11 of 13 UF UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory �+ Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 A I S Email:soilslab@ifas.ufl.edu Web: soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 These interpretations and recommendations are based upon soil test results and research/experience with the specified crop under Florida's growing conditions. We do not test soil for N as there is no meaningful soil test for predicting N availability.Thus,the N recommendation was developed from research that measured response of the indicated crop to applied N fertilizer. If you expect significant nutrient release from organic sources such as crop residues or organic amendments,estimate the amount mineralized and subtract that amount from the recommended fertilizer amounts to arrive at crop needs. UF/IFAS fertilizer and lime recommendations are advisory in nature and emphasize efficient fertilizer use and environmentally sound nutrient management without losses of yield or crop quality.It is generally assumed that the nutrients will be supplied from purchased,commercial fertilizer and that expected crop yields and quality will be typical of economically viable production.Growers should consider UF/IFAS recommendations in the context of their entire management strategy,such as return on investment in fertilizer and the benefits of applying manure or biosolids (sewage sludge)to their land.There is insufficient research available at present to support the use of UF/IFAS soil test results for environmental nutrient-management purposes.Such use is discouraged until correlation is proven. Footnotes are printed wherever applicable.These footnotes are an integral part of fertilization recommendations. Please read them carefully. See Footnote(s): 650 653 654 819 Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 12 of 13 IF UNIVERSITY of OF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories FLORIDA Extension Soil Testing Laboratory �+A Wallace Building 631 PO Box 110740 Gainesville, FL 32611-0740 IEA.S Email:soilslab @ifas.ufl.edu Web: soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu Phone#:352-392-1950 Foot Notes 2/23/2015 Note# Description 650 Indicated fertilizer amounts,coupled with nutrients already in the soil,will satisfy the crop-nutrient requirement for this growing season.Fertilizer and water management are linked. Maximum fertilizer efficiency is achieved only with close attention to water management. Supply only enough irrigation water to satisfy plant requirements and minimize leaching conditions. 653 Established trees(more than three to five years since transplanting)do not need routine fertilization. For recently-planted trees,broadcast fertilizer within a diameter of 1.5 times the dripline diameter. 654 Broadcast P205 either in one application or as half the recommended amount in each of two applications during the growing season. To minimize leaching losses, broadcast N and K20 in small increments throughout the growing season. Schedule one application every 12 weeks (three times per growing season),adding 33%of the recommended amount of N and K20 at each application. To insure equal coverage when fertilizer rates are small,blend all compatible fertilizers. 819 The pH of this soil is quite high. If this is a natural condition(i.e. if it is not from the over-application of lime), it is generally impractical to lower the soil pH with soil ammendments. Use plant species that are tolerant of high soil pH. This data report has been issued on the authority of Dr.Rao Mylavarapu,Laboratory Director,Mr.Bill d'Angelo, Laboratory Manager,and Mrs.Nancy Wilkinson,QA Officer,in support of Florida Cooperative Extension Services. Print Date: 23-Feb-15 Page 13 of 13 UNIVERSITY of Stephen H. Brown, Horticulture Agent FLORIDADonna Cressman, Master Gardener IFAS Extension Lee County Extension,Fort Myers, Florida (239)533-7513 brownsh @ufl.edu --:44 LEE COUNTY http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/GardenHome.shtml tit) 1 111 N I S I I I (,t2 1 1) 1 Thrinax radiata Family: Arecaceae Florida thatch palm, Jamaican thatch, thatch palm, chit Florida Thatch Palm Synonyms(Discarded names): Cocothrinax martii, C. radiate, Thrinax floridana, T. martii, T. multiflora; T wendlandiana Origin: Extreme southern mainland coast of Florida, Florida Keys,Bahamas,western Cuba, - Cayman Islands,Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, _ 1 V Yucatan Peninsula,Honduras,Nicaragua o U.S.D.A. Zone: 10A-12B (28°F leaf damage) Y,- Growth Rate: Slow )' , Typical Height: 20' "� � - Habit: Solitary;canopy of 12-20 leaves i .{ �- Crownshaft: None ..1%_ ,,'i' ,f_ a1 i' '\ „ ,.,,, Leaf: Palmate, induplicate, circular, slightly ,' ,, '. folded; divided about halfway into segments that are split at the tips; pointed hastula Leaf Size: 4-5' wide; segments 2.5' long,2"wide • Salt Tolerance: High Drought Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High Light Requirements: Moderate, high Soil: Widely adaptable Nutritional Requirements: Low , 41144 Potential Insect Pests: Aphids; scales Propagation: Seeds Human hazards: None Uses: Small gardens; containers; outdoors patios; roadways;parking lots; seasides; specimen • 0S y Left:The infructescence(fruited — .- 4,t ,-..' , stems)hang in a circle around the ,• — r °�� /AI,,_..s, . i7.; ‘ trunk,sometimes extending beyond ' °. the leaf. 1'i. t'• k. yAsl/ !. \ -yam ���ffffff 'O' Y /C 14'. ;yam f1 • r1,; r\ i , t r .1 1 , Natural Geographic Distribution The Florida Thatch Palm, Thrinax radiata, is indigenous to the extreme southern mainland coast of Florida, the Florida Keys, Bahamas, western Cuba, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Honduras,Nicaragua, and the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and Belize. In na- ture, this palm almost always grows within the range of salt-laden winds near coastal areas. It grows naturally in sandy or calcareous soils. In Florida,it is an endangered species. Growth Habit and Morphology The Florida thatch palm is a slender, solitary, very slow-growing, fan palm. Growth averages no more than 6 inches a year. It may grow to a height of 30 feet, but it is often much smaller. It is adapted to growing in full sun or varying shade. Its canopy is dense and globular in full sun and open and airy under shade. The entire trunk of young specimens are generally shaggy with matted fibers held between old leaf bases. The trunk of many older specimens are matted at the top; the mid and lower trunk is rough and gray; the base often has a mass of tight protruding roots. Trunk diameters are normally 3-5 inches. Typically the Florida Thatch palm produces 12–20 palmate fronds. The fronds are induplicate, circular and slightly folded. The segments are divided about halfway, split and pendant at the tip. Fronds are green above with yellow ribs, lighter green or yellow green beneath. They have a distinct pointed hastula protruding from the frond's center. At maturity the leaf will be 4-5 feet wide on an unarmed petiole of 2-3 feet. The inflorescence is 3 feet long or more and arches downward, sometimes extending beyond the frond. The Florida thatch palm flowers all year but its peak bloom occurs in spring. The bisexual flowers are white. Palms as short as 6 feet will begin flowering. Drupes are seen throughout the year,but are more abundant in the fall. The drupes are about 1/4 inch in diameter and are also white. The white drupes distinguishes the genus Thrinax from palms in the closely related Cocothri- nax genus. The latter group of palms have yellow or black drupes. Another distinguishing feature between both genera is the openly split leaf base of Thrinax while entire in Cocothrinax. The Florida thatch palm also differs from both the thatch palm(Leucothrinax morrisii, syn. Thrinax morisii)and the silver palm(Coccothrinax argentata)by lacking the silvery white leaf undersurfaces.40000 ,\ .,v i , ,,,/,,," 1 j ti .;► 4 gai ...0"......44444446.6.4. i ...SN ,_ _ . : ..., .- "!ice :"3'- t'{ 11 1� ,, � Clockwise:The hastula is distinctly ;.„ ; `- f s. � pointed;the fronds are circular and ;' - divided about half way;the green . t- o- . } `' immature drupes ripen white. ' -- .. ;` Cf .~ , / •. , ,4. ; � , .N < 4 lt,,,i - . 4 „. :.-4.,----f, ,.... ±. , ,, ,.. _.....,....... _ ,,,,,1 1 , 4 "` Top photos:The trunks .r.,� •4• - - ''P9 of mature palms are s.4 , y r a matted at top,smooth in ' ' :, the middle,and often i have a mass of exposed r r i • - r roots at the base. r- a y f - ' ` .I'. 4 Left:Palms in full sun I •,.�. r-�'° .,,- -4, have a dense globular "� \ V14",• .,�, - canopy. -' t' k _ t4 ',R Right:A palm grown in d 1i.t at'� i= •; shade has an open and \ airy canopy. r 1. " -, �F. Iii % i ‘ .,, Planting and Maintenance Guidelines The Florida thatch palm grows well in the high pH of calcareous material. This material is frequently used for roadway and residential construction in south Floirda. It is a relatively cold tolerant species and is able to survive temperatures as low as 26°F. While tolerant of seaside spray it does not take well to being inundated by salt or brackish water. With generally good attributes, the Florida thatch palm is be- coming an increasingly common sight along roadways, in parks, yards and wherever there is limited space. It is now widely planted outside its historical range in South Florida and in many islands of the Caribbean. Plant it in a full sun or light to moderate shade. The palm will benefit from decomposing organic matter added to the soil. Except for the oldest of palms, the fronds are persistent. An annual pruning usually takes care of any dead or drooping fronds. Avoid removing fronds above an imaginary 180 degree horizon. The more fronds retained, the fuller the presentation. The Florida thatch palm requires little in the way of fertilizer. Insects are rarely a problem. Currently there are no known cases of infections of the Florida thatch palm by either ganoderma butt rot (Ganoderma zonatum) or Lethal Yellowing disease. it ,.‘it.4 , , ,, 07: 5 0 , .1.4.",3:1,4\:;,,,,,,,..,. :061:r:, ''''I., . i \\ \ i Al>zi 4 r— k \ ---- Z \ ,:ti\ ' l 1 ,1 t - , 3 _ Y'. svr-^�r...d t, 4.-- :,rr Bpi• ., 4 •••• � ' � r jai,, , ',:*401(41,\ ..;.,. . ,' s,-....„. it oil", sk i i\ , ,.. ti 11 t1 i) )1 eiI/� ' 4,a..r ! . i £ ` " , ' _. Y From seedlings to skinny giants.The crown is tightly globular and dense when in full sun.The two palms in the bottom right photo are located at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates,Fort Myers,Florida,and are approximately 75 years old. Propagation Seed germination is fairly easy during the warm summer months when daytime temperature is approxi- mately 90°F. At that time place the seeds 0.5 inches deep in a community growing media 6 inches deep. Keep the media moist but not soaked.Approximately 90 percent of the seeds should germinate in 8 to 10 weeks. They should be transplanted into a well draining growing media for continued growth. Germina- tion done in the winter will take significantly longer than 10 weeks if the media is not heated. _ +, it .'l wy" l v i ,. ��� a> 1 1 1 - ::r7./''''' ik%'' — Ufa ) qq yE�i 4 { • a J - ', 1 ..,. ‘ _ :,...v. .-....,,.. ,I. �.„ , t( . . .I 1 . . . .,. .....4 - -. .•i ..,,,,:t ....,4k, ,.., -A group of Florida thatch palms in the city of Fort Myers Beach,Florida. References Meerow,Alan W.2006. Betrock's Landscape Palms.Betrock Information Systems,Inc.Hollywood, Florida Riffle,Robert Lee&Craft,Paul. 2003. An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms. Timber Press, Inc. Port- land,Oregon This fact sheet was reviewed by Paul Craft, palm aficionado and co-author of `An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms;' Mike Allen, Soaring Eagle Nursery,Bokeelia,Florida; Tim Broschat, Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale REC; Peggy Cruz, Lee County Extension; Jenny Evans, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation;and Bob Peterson,Collier County Transportation. All pictures were taken by Stephen H.Brown. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences(IFAS)is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research,educational informa- tion and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race,religion,age,disability, sex,sexual orientation,martial status,national origin,political opinions or affiliations.U.S.Department of Agriculture,Cooperative Extension Service,University of Florida,IFAS,Florida A.&M.2/2010 . r ` a # di., fM s d t NN ' � !�A.°10'.4.:*"x . CO'''" � _ �! .. 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