1106 Problem with Palm Tree

The one we've got has been planted near the wall around the drive. It has now got that big it has made the wall crack. Is there a way of now stunting its growth or are we going to have to pull it up which I really don't want to do as its georgous. :confused:

I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THESE... but, I'll bet somebody near you has them, I think that you have to prune the lower leaves on a more or less regular basis, check with your neighbours.

[QUOTE=alex and lyn][img]http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif[/img] We have a fabulous Big Palm Tree in the garden but its' throngs are going 'dead looking' ( brownish straw like at tips).
What are we doing wrong or is this normal this time of year?
We were told by previous owner that it need lots of water which we've been trying to do but it doesn't look any better.

Is there a Palm tree expert out there who can help...we really don't want to lose it as we've bought 2 small ones and the guy at the garden centre says it will be 15 years before they get as big as they one we already have.[/QUOTE]

I have a nice palm in my yard and it looks just like yours judging from your description. Do not overwater this palm. In addition, too much pruning is also bad. Also, never let the rootball get completely dry, it will be next to impossible to give it moisture again, so I read in a garden book.

That's a releif!!
One of our neighbours has also suggested clearing all round Palm and watering straight into ground every 3 days.
The info about the root ball was also suggested by another neighbour but the first neighbour disagreed...we get this all the time with the neighbours !!!!!! :confused: