Palm Problems: Leaf kinks and hangs parallel to trunk - Symptoms most severe on oldest (lowest) leaves

Leaf kinks and hangs parallel to trunk
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a. leaf remains healthy
wind damage (Fig. 41)
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b. leaf dies; multiple small 5 to 8 mm (1/5 to 1/3 inch) wounds in leaf base
silky cane weevil damage (Metamasius)

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