Queen palms do not thrive here ... keeping them green and lively requires careful attention to the watering and application of the right supplements at the right time.

How about planting a palm tree that has a chance here: The "Mexican Blue" fan palm is a nice one.

I echo Lazygardens comment. Queen Palms are extremly slow growers native to tropical regions of South America and often struggle here in our salty soils, low humidity, freezing temperatures and brutal summer heat. Our salty soils (and water) interfere with the absorption of nitrogen and iron which can result in the pale yellow fronds (chlorosis). In the southwest deserts, weak or collapsed fronds, or fronds that are "accordion pleated" are an indication of a manganese deficiency.

The Mexican Blue Palm (Brahea armata) has bright blue/gray leaves making it a striking accent.

Here is a link that might be useful: Mexican Blue Palm

I agree with all of the above.

Mine thrive because they are planted in the lawn and get regular fertilizer. Jelly Palms are beautiful..take a look ath them!

The only palm I really like at all are the Bismark - they're a really pale blue green and quite beautiful, but I'm afraid I don't know much about growing them. I've seen them planted in one of the lawn areas of ASU.

HTH!

cjs111, i planted two palms about two years ago. one was about 6ft tall the other 4ft at that time. they have doubled in height and the canopies are nice and full.

we had many larger palms (24in box) bought from and planted by MV 4 years ago. those palms took a long time to recover and a couple died. they finally look decent, except for one that still has problems, but is getting better.

just be prepared to fertalize them every three months with a good palm fertilizer and manganeese (i get my manganeese from a&p nursery on baseline and lindsey).

funny, it was DH who wanted the palms, but i am the one who goes out and babies them. i must have "i am a sucker for plants" writen all over my forehead. :)