![]() ![]() Our high, dry environment increases solar intensity and exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The factor that I think is most relevant in your situation is that Las Cruces full sun is not the same as full sun in many other places. I took one home and noticed that it sure seems to look like those I've had in pots for years. I went to a garden center, and they had palms that looked like those I wanted. ![]() I wanted to buy a palm (like those I see in Las Cruces) to plant outside. They always seemed to get sunburned when outside in the summer, so I considered them indoor/shade palms. I have a couple of larger palms, but I have forgotten what kind. Thank you for reporting my error so that I can correct it.īack to top Sunburned Palm Trees Question: The calculations with coefficients of 1.0 and 1.5 are: 7 feet X 12 inches/foot = 84 inches X 1.0 (feet/inch) = 84 feet Critical Root Radiusħ feet X 12 inches/foot= 84 inches X 1.5 (feet/inch) = 126 feet Critical Root Radius The proper statement is "The critical root radius is the diameter (in inches) at 4.5 feet above ground, multiplied by either 1.0 or 1.5. ![]() The reason for the confusion is that I omitted two critical words from my article about the critical root radius of trees (how far to stay from trees when excavating). Thank you for your interest and for bringing this to my attention. I would sure appreciate clarification on this. I don't understand how the figures of 84-126 feet are reached from multiplying 7 feet by 1 or 1.5. I read your recent column about critical root radius and would like to pass that information along to our producers in the New Mexico Organic Commodity Commission but am confused about the formula. ![]() Issue: ApCorrection: Critical Root Radius | Sunburned Palm Trees Correction: Critical Root Radius Question: ![]()
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