Sorry it took me so long to reply. Don't get on too much when its nice out...

Barb,

The 2 Queens on each side of the pool stairs...would they get chlorine splash as people exit?

They've never been affected before. My Older large ones went into the pool a couple of times and always came out ok. Pool clean up a bit more of a hassle.

Jova,

I've had those older Queens for 3 years now and they've been spectacular the last 3 years. Simply awsome! This is the first year they didn't fair so well. I've have got many replacements as you see but I will continue to overwinter and let them grow into monsters as well. I just love the look of a massive Queen palm. So tropical! I'm not lazy when it comes to my palms. I'll do what ever it takes. I'm stubborn like that.

Sidpook,

I don't think they can be cut back. Over pruning is bad for these palms. That's why I was so concerned with losing so many fronds. They are both now shooting new fronds but it will be a while before they look like they did last summer. 🙁

Suggest you find away to bring them in. You make due however possible. (My thinking)

Mark

Thanks Mark...Yours look great. I got four of them for $6.99 a piece at Home depot: they were throwing them out soon they said. Totally potbound etc...I came home repotted them and fed them and now they are thriving. They are about 8 to 10 feet tall and have a lot fo new growth...I canbring them in but of course risk a divorce in November when I do so...LOL
Chat soon
M

$6.99 ???? 😕 😕 😕
Holy cow!
We Canadians don't even get dead ones at that price!