Why is my queen palm trunk splitting open?

If you've walked out into your yard and noticed your queen palm trunk splitting, it's completely normal to feel a bit of a panic. You spend a lot of time and money keeping your landscaping looking lush, and seeing a giant vertical crack running up the side of your favorite tree feels like a disaster. It looks like the palm is literally bursting at the seams, and in a way, that's exactly what might be happening. ...

February 8, 2026 · 7 min · Eichel Dorota