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HOW TO TRIM A PALM TREE

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To trim a palm tree you will need to identify which parts should be removed by their color and condition, have the right tools, and safety equipment. If you’re searching for “how to trim a palm tree?” or “how to skin a palm tree?” our tree trimming experts are here to help. Palm trees grow quickly and without the right equipment are dangerous to trim yourself. Read about how we trim palm trees to keep them looking great.

CHECK PALM TREE CONDITION & HEALTH

The first step is to check out your palm or palm trees for signs they need to be trimmed. Your focus should only be areas that are dead, dying, block visibility at the road, pose a fire hazard, and to prevent damage during storms.

TOOLS & SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When you’ve identified areas on your palm that are dead, dying, or dangerous you’ll need to get your tools and safety equipment organized. Personal safety is a priority for any project. Our palm tree trimmers wear durable gloves, safety googles, and for taller trees climbing harnesses. Palm frond edges are incredibly sharp and can cut your hands and the goggles are a must for any type of tree trimming. Tools used to trim palm trees include sharp serrated knives, pruning shears, saws, and even chainsaws. All of these tools are well maintained, and our teams are trained extensively for their safe and effective use.

TRIM AWAY DEAD, DYING, OR DAMAGED PALM FRONDS

With our safety equipment in place and the right tools our teams go to work removing only the necessary parts of your palm tree. Over trimming or pruning a palm tree can actually harm it. For this reason, most property owners in Phoenix choose to have our team come and take care of palm tree trimming.

TRIM AWAY FRUIT, FLOWERS, & SEEDS

If your variety of palm tree has fruit, flowers, and seeds we trim those items away. Allowing those to grow takes away valuable nutrients from your tree. They also are dangerous for pedestrians walking near the tree and can actually attract pests to your property.

TREE TRIMMING WASTE HAUL AWAY

The last step in trimming a palm tree is getting rid of the fruit, flowers, seeds, and fronds. They should all be disposed of as organic waste and handled carefully to avoid injury. The frond are sharp and the flowers, fruit, and seeds can cause offensive odors if left to rot on the landscape. Our team knows the right way to dispose of palm tree waste in the Phoenix Valley.

MARK THE CALENDAR

Over trimming palm trees is bad for their health and your wallet. You never want to trim a palm tree more than once a year. Some trees may need it less than that. Whenever you’re in doubt as to if a palm tree needs to be trimmed our how to do it safely give our team a call!

PALM TREE TRIMMING SERVICE

Palm tree trimming requires sharp tools and high heights. This is a dangerous mix for property owners without the right tools and training. Our team knows what needs to be trimmed and how to do it safely to protect your property and prevent personal injury. We are licensed and insured for all of our tree trimming and tree removal services. Give us a call if you’ve got a palm that’s seen better days and we will spruce it up with our palm tree trimming service.

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HOW MUCH DOES PALM TREE TRIMMING COST?

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The average nationwide cost of palm tree trimming is $637.50 per palm tree. However, the size, shape, and health of the palm has an impact on the cost to trim them properly. Trees that are trimmed regularly need less work and cost less, if you have a palm that needs a lot of work it takes longer and does cost more.

SMALL PALM TREE TRIMMING COST

Palm trees which are up to 30 feet usually cost around $75 to $400.

MEDIUM PALM TREE TRIMMING COST

Medium palm tree trimming cost range around $130 to $800 for a palm tree 31ft – 59ft.

LARGE PALM TREE TRIMMING COST

Palms which are 60 feet or taller usually cost around $200 to $1,200.

FOR MORE ACCURATE COSTS PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE WILL COME OUT AND GIVE YOU A QUOTE FOR PALM TREE TRIMMING!

WHEN SHOULD YOU TRIM PALM TREES?

Palm tree leaves are known as fronds. When they begin to die off, they turn color, often going brown but also yellow and orange. But there is no need to alarmed this is a natural and totally normal past of your palm trees life cycle. Understandably, you probably do not want to see trees that may appear dead in your garden or yard and it is here where the pro’s at Phoenix Trim-A-Tree can blossom into full strength for you! Our experts will care for your palm tree and have ample experience in removing the fronds from your palm tree when they start to turn brown, yellow or orange. it is vital for the ongoing favorable health of your palm trees to be trimmed on a regular basis. This give a chance for the tree to grow new fronds. If the tree remains untrimmed, the bad fronds will take the majority of the nutrients from the rest of the tree.

OUR PALM TREE PROCESS INCLUDES

We follow 4 steps in the Palm Tree Trimming Process. These steps make sure the customers are going to be satisfied with our work and ensure the safety of our workers.

1. PALM TREE INSPECTION

We will inspect the tree taking into account any possible dangers we need to be aware of before proceeding. We look at the dimensions of the tree, the amount of work that needs doing and take full consideration of any other environmental issues or customer issues so we can get a plan of action together.

2. YOUR FREE ESTIMATE FOR PALM TREE TRIMMING

We will give you a free estimate up front for the palm tree (or trees) that need to be trimmed. You will be able to approve the estimate before we commence work.

3. TRIMMING THE PALM TREE(S) & REMOVAL OF FRONDS

Once the quote has been approved and you are happy with the job we are about to undertake, we will get to work for you giving our utmost attention to the needs of your tree(s.)

4. THE CLEAN UP – REMOVING WASTE & DEBRIS

We make 100% certain to clean up any leftover debris or waste from your property so your freshly trimmed palm trees can exude their natural beauty.

PALM TREE TRIMMING BY PHOENIX TRIM-A-TREE

If you have palms that are looking shabby and need palm tree trimming to stay looking great give us a call. We will come out and let you know how much it will cost to have your palm trees trimmed. We offer affordable competitive pricing to take care of your palm trees in Arizona. We care for the palm trees for businesses and homes in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, and every other city in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Let us come and make your trees look great as the most visible elements of your landscape!

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The average cost of palm tree removal is $825. Palm tree removal costs ranged from $150 to $1,500 in the US for 2019.

PALM TREE REMOVAL COSTS

Palm tree removal costs are dependent on many different factors but the most important indicator of the price you will pay is the height of the tree! As when it comes to trimming a tree, the height of the tree has a large impact on the amount you will pay:

  • The average palm tree removal service for up to a 30 feet tall tree is $215. Palm tree removal service for up to a 30 feet tall tree ranged from $108 to $322 in 2018-2019.
  • The average palm tree removal service for a 30-60 feet tall tree is $429. Palm tree removal service for up to a 30-60 feet tall tree ranged from $179 to $679 in 2018-2019.
  • The average palm tree removal service for a 60-80 feet tall tree is $536. Palm tree removal service for up to a 60-80 feet tall tree ranged from $286 to $786 in 2018-2019.
  • The average palm tree removal service for an 80-100 feet tall tree is $928. Palm tree removal service for up to an 80-100 feet tall tree ranged from $786 to $1170 or more in 2018-2019.

These prices usually include the cutting of the palm tree down into a short stump. In some cases, they may also include the cutting up of the trunk into smaller sections, though you may have to pay extra for that.

Consider that some additional items can add to the total cost of your palm tree removal including the following.

HAUL AWAY TRUNK – You could pay up to $250 more to have the trunk sections hauled away as well.

MILEAGE – There is usually a charge for travel and mileage when palm tree removal services have to come from outside of the immediate area.

ROPE DOWN THE PALM TREE – It will add significantly to the bill If the palm tree grows dangerously close to a building or other obstacle, it will need to be roped down in sections.

STUMP REMOVAL – You can expect to pay an additional $74 to $215 If you’d like the stump to be ground away.

Trying to remove or even cutting down a palm tree is dangerous for yourself and others and that is why despite the seemingly high costs, it really is worth it to have this job done by a professional arborist or contractor. Even trimming a palm tree can be dangerous and runs the rick of the tree suffering and maybe dying due to incorrect trimming techniques.

COST TO REMOVE PALM TREES BY SIZE

Below are the average costs you can expect to pay for palm tree removal by various sizes. Please note the last figure would apply if there are special circumstances that make the removal less simple, such as a lack of space.

  • The average small palm (15 feet) removal cost is $125. The average small palm (15 feet) removal cost ranged from $108 to $142 in 2018-2019. Special circumstances up to $215.
  • The average medium palm (15-24 feet) removal cost is $215. The average medium palm (15-24 feet) removal cost ranged from $179 to $250 in 2018-2019. Special circumstances up to $322.
  • The average large palm (24-36 feet) removal cost is $393. The average medium palm (15-24 feet) removal cost ranged from $356 to $428 in 2018-2019. Special circumstances up in excess of $430.

PALM REMOVAL COST FACTORS

SIZE OF THE PALM – It is not only the height but the girth of the palm tree to be removed that has an impact on the total cost. The larger the trunk, the more expensive it becomes to remove.

ACCESSIBILITY AND LOCATION – Access to the tree is a major factor when determining the removal cost. This takes more manpower to remove the tree, especially if the tree is in the back and you have no vehicle access to the rear of the property. Conversely, a tree with a lot of space around it should be cheaper.

NUMBER OF TREES – You can get additional value if you have a number of trees to remove. Contact us today for further details!

STUMP REMOVAL – Palm stumps are quite soft so it usually will not cost more than about $50 for stump removal. Larger stumps (more than 15 inches) may cost more.

PALM TREE REMOVAL IN PHOENIX

If you own a property in the Phoenix Valley our team of trained, licensed, and insured tree cutting professionals will cut down and remove your tree safely and affordable. Every one of our skilled technicians understands our safe tree removal and cutting protocols and work together to get the job done quickly and safely. Keeping your property in the best condition possible while removing the tree is also our top priority. We remove the tree, clean up the mess, and leave your property in great condition.

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HOW TO BRING A DYING PALM TREE BACK TO LIFE

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If you are wondering why your palm tree is dying and want to know what you can do to bring it back to life this post should help. Here we will show you how to properly care for palm trees so that they always stay in good health and look their best. Read below reasons why your palm tree is dying and steps to bring it back to life.

WHY IS MY PALM TREE DYING?

  • Not Enough Water
  • Low-Quality Fertilizer
  • Fertilizer Too Close To Roots
  • Low-Quality Soil
  • Cutting Fronds Before They Are Dead
  • Pruning During Hurricane Season
  • Planting Palm Trees At The Wrong Depth
  • Wrong Nutrients
  • Too Much Or Not Enough Sunlight

BRING A DEAD PALM TREE BACK TO LIFE

  • Add The Right Amount Of Water
  • Use High Quality Fertilizer
  • Keep Fertilizer 2 Ft. From Roots
  • Use High Quality Soil
  • Only Cut Fronds After They Are Dead
  • Don’t Prune in Monsoon Season
  • Plant Palm Trees At The Right Depth
  • Make Sure It Has The Right Nutrients
  • Increase Or Restrict Sunlight

If you think your palm tree is dead, there are some things you can do to bring it back to life. Proper watering, pruning and fertilizing your dying palm tree will is the best way to bring it back to life. Follow the steps below to properly care for your dying palm tree.

1. ADD THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WATER

Watering your palm tree too much will cause the fronds of your to start turning brown or yellow and fall off before dying. Furthermore, not watering your palm tree enough will dry the leaves out and starting turning brown. Adding 30% sand to your soil will provide great drainage to prevent overwatering and using a soil meter will help you avoid not watering enough.

TIP – Palm trees should be watered less in the winter and more in the summer (Summer is when your palm tree will grow the most)

2. USE HIGH-QUALITY FERTILIZER

If your palm tree is not receiving enough nutrients it will be more susceptible to diseases. Giving the palm tree the nutrients it needs will ensure healthy development and growth of the palm tree. Avoid cheap fertilizer products and they will not work.

Tip – Get a high-quality slow-release fertilizer to avoid the nutrients being washed away by rain or watering.

3. KEEP FERTILIZER 2 FT AWAY FROM ROOTS

If you add fertilizer too close to the roots you could actually burn them. You should always keep fertilizer at least 2 ft away from roots to avoid the tree becoming susceptible to insects, fungi and diseases. Copper fungicide offers great protection from bacteria and fungi.

4. USE HIGH-QUALITY SOIL

This step is for new palm tree owners only. Using the correct soil with a new palm tree should provide the right moisture and soil drainage the tree needs to grow happy and healthy. Do not mix fertilizer with soil as it can burn roots as we mentioned above.

5. ONLY CUT FRONDS AFTER THEY ARE COMPLETELY DEAD

Do not cut palm tree leaves right away after noticing tips turning brown. Cutting the leaves too soon will result in nutrient loss. Pruning too soon will prevent new growth. Only cut brown palm tree leaves once they are completely dead or brown colored.

6. DON’T PRUNE DURING HURRICANE SEASON

Some Arborists will say you should prune palm trees before a hurricane or monsoon season to get rid of extra weight. This is false and you could be putting your palm tree under more stress by removing its fronds. The fronds actually provide protection from the wind.

Tip – Try tying the fronds together vs cutting them off.

7. PLANT PALMS TREES AT THE RIGHT LEVEL

This step is for planting a new palm tree or replacing an existing palm tree. When planting a new palm tree it is wise to plant the palm tree only deep enough to cover the root ball of the tree (the circular ball of roots at the bottom of the tree). However, Mexican Fan Palm trees can be buried 4-5 ft deeper than the root ball. This offers a great advantage to landscapers who want to match tree heights.

8. MAKE SURE IT HAS THE RIGHT NUTRIENTS

Make sure your palm trees have enough potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Without these nutrients, a palm tree can become deficient and experience a whole list of problems. Leaves will gain spots in the event of a potassium deficiency. Leaves will appear deformed and stunted in the event of a calcium deficiency. In the event of a magnesium deficiency, leaves will have yellow bands running along the border of the fronds. And in the case of an iron deficiency leaves will have broken ends, green spotting, and thin green veins.

9. INCREASE OR RESTRICT SUNLIGHT

New palm trees can become sunburned if left in direct sunlight. On the other hand, when not enough sunlight is present, the leaves will start turning brown. However, if your palm tree has been established in the shade for a long time, it has most likely acclimated to that amount of light.

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Sago Palm Trees are very well suited to the climate and environment of Arizona. Read on to learn more about how you can make the most of your sago palm tree.

CARE OF A SAGO PALM TREE

Well kept ash trees provide an outstanding addition to your Arizona lSago Palms offer a primitive yet beach like addition to your landscaping. With large fronds certainly comparable in size to palms, sago palms are actually cycads and closely related to conifers. Sago palms grow in zones 8,9 and 10 of the USDA plant hardiness zones. When well kept, the mature sago palm can reach up to ten feet in height.

WHERE TO PLANT YOUR SAGO PALM

Capable of growing in fully sunlit areas, sago palms grow best in areas with a moderate amount of shade. Sunburnt foliage can occur should the plant receive too much sunlight. However, if the plant has partial shade, the leaves grow larger. Sago plants also require soil that drains well. Waterlogged conditions can cause problems with rot. However the soil must maintain enough moisture. A partly sandy site with compost is ideal for a sago palm.

WATERING YOUR SAGO PALM

Watering is only needed when the soil starts to become dry. Younger sago palms appreciate irrigation on a regular basis. Ideally, watering every five to seven days when there is little or no rainfall and using enough water so the top 12 inches or so of soil is moist is more than adequate. Well established plants are usually drought resistant and require watering only on rare occasions.

FERTILIZING YOUR SAGO PALM

An annual does of a slow release balanced fertilizer in spring time should be sufficient for nutrition. Use one tablespoon per square foot of a 10-10-10 recipe for fertilizer around the base of the sago palm, at least eight to nine inches from the palm and water it in. if you see yellow foliage it may be indicative of a potassium shortage or magnesium shortage in the soil. Older foliage may stay yellow but by using some chelated iron spray on the foliage, new foliage should be a healthy green in color.

PRUNING YOUR SAGO PALM

Pruning is really for decoration with the sago palm. The cone can be removed from the sago palm in a careful manner as long as the growing point beneath it does not become damaged. If left in place, the cone will fall apart and fall off on its own as new foliage develops. If older foliage becomes tatty, cut them close to the trunk once the new leaves have fully unfolded.

ISSUES WITH SAGO PALMS

Sago palms are very resilient to diseases and pests. Waterlogged soil resulting in root rot is a common issue but with proper watering and well draining soil it should not be a problem. Insects rarely trouble a sago palm outdoors. Sago palms can tolerate temperatures as low as 13 degrees Fahrenheit, but if it falls below 25 Fahrenheit, it could cause some of the foliage to die.

SICK SAGO PALM TREATMENT

Once you know why the sago palm is yellowing, you will need to have a plan to treat sick Sago palms effectually. When nutritional deficiencies are present, feed sago palms houseplant fertilizer on a monthly basis. Regular balanced fertilizer is essential for sago palms. If your sago palm is indoors and scale infestations become an issue, you can try hand picking them off or placing them outdoors and allow their natural predators to help eliminate them.

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With over 2,000 different species of palm trees it is important to realize how to take care of them. It is vital to take care of the roots of palm trees as they do not grow deep into the ground. The majority of palms have single trunks. This point at the top of the trunk as well as the tissues surrounding it are known as the terminal bud. if this is damaged, the palm tree may die. As the roots do not thicken, they are less likely to damage utilities or sidewalks.

SOIL

The compacted soil found in many urban areas will not have the ingredients needed for a palm tree to live well. Palm trees obtain a bulk of their nutrients from the top soil and the top of the ground – this means proper fertilization is required.

WATERING REQUIREMENTS

New palms will need water twice per week for the first six months. Enough water needs to be added to penetrate eighteen inches of soil. If the soil is of a sandy type, extra water will need to be added to ensure moisture is maintained. For older plants, watering demands will depend on the climate. Often in summer, they will need watering at least twice per month, and once every six weeks or so during the colder seasons.

PRUNING

Palm trees usually shed their fronds naturally. Only yellowing/browning/old fronds should be removed. Never trim too close to the trunk of your Palm. The bark is easily damaged and the resulting wounds are entry points for insects and disease. As a frond emerges, the oldest frond dies. The age that a frond may attain will be determined by many factors.

POTENTIAL PESTS

THRIPS – North America’s thrips make up an extremely large family of insects. Of the plant feeders alone, there are 264 species. And some of these species have a taste for palm trees, feeding on flowers and leaves by puncturing the surfaces to suck out sap. Thrips are not lethal to palms but the feeding of the adults can discolor and wilt leaves. In addition, in intensive infestations their unsightly black droppings can become noticeable on leaf surfaces.

ROYAL PALM BUG – Royal Palm Bug feeds on only one plant, the royal palm, and the female lays one egg a day during the spring. The bugs rarely kill the host tree but the damage they do can be unsightly and they are difficult to control given the height of mature royal palms. These insects are the only North American members of the Thaumastocoridae family.

PALMETTO WEEVIL – The Palmetto Weevil can be found throughout Florida, as far west as southern Texas and as far north as South Carolina. It is North America’s largest weevil. This pest has a taste primarily for the Cabbage Palm (sabal palmetto) although it will infest Saw Palmettos (serrenoa repens) and, occasionally, Canary Island Date Palms (phoenix canariensis), Washington Palms (washingtonia), Royal Palms (roystonea), and some coconut palms.

PALM BUDWORM – The budworm is beetle whose larvae feed on the flowers of a range of fan palms. The caterpillars are about an inch long and a pink-green in color.

GIANT PALM BORER – The borer is a large and quite ugly beetle whose larvae have a taste for the wood of the Washingtonia and Phoenix varieties. Borer grubs can live inside a palm trunk for up to nine years before exiting as beetles through quarter-sized holes.

CABBAGE PALM CATERPILLAR – Cabbage palm caterpillars, found throughout Florida, target the cabbage palmetto almost exclusively. They rarely kill palm trees but the insects do destroy the trees’ blossoms. They are a nuisance to humans as well because they often enter homes looking for suitable places to pupate. Control by insecticides is possible under certain circumstance if carefully managed.

DISEASES

LETHAL YELLOWING – Lethal yellowing is a disease first noticed in the Caribbean region of North America about 100 years ago. However, it was not until the 1950s and a devastating outbreak in Jamaica and the Florida Keys that the economic consequences of lethal yellowing were recognized and intensive research begun.

GANODERMA BUTT ROT – Ganoderma butt rot is a relatively new and lethal disease of Florida palm trees. It is caused by a fungus, Ganoderma zonatum, which invades the base or butt of palm trees up to a height of three to four feet above the ground. The disease was first discovered in Florida in 1994 and in only a few years it has spread to infect palms throughout the state. At this time, it cannot be said with certainty that there are any palm trees resistant to ganoderma butt rot.

FUSARIUM WILT – Fusarium wilt is another palm tree fungus. signs of wilt are fronds wilting, losing their green luster and, finally, dying. Once a tree is infected, there is no cure and the diseased tree may have to be removed.

BUD ROT – Bud rot is caused by a fungus which causes the heart fronds of a palm tree to wilt and die. Tree death can occur soon afterward. California and Mexican palms are the most vulnerable.

Source: https://www.bgi-usa.com/palm-trees-101/

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Palm trees do not require a lot of maintenance throughout a lifespan. However, skinning the trees just once per year is crucial to the overall health of the plant. Read on to learn why you should skin your palm tree.

SINGLE-TRUNK PALMS

When it comes to severing off the growing tip or better know as the ‘crownshaft’ of any single-trunk palm species, this will effectively terminate the tree altogether. The trunk will not be able to sprout a new growing tip in place of the old missing crownshaft. And without the extra foliage to synthesize the incoming light, the palm soon grows weak and starts to rot. If you do end up having to cut off the top of any single-trunk palms, the next move would be to simply plant a new tree.

Some examples of single-trunk palms include the Mexican fan Palm, Royal palm, Christmas palm, and the Cabbage palm. These are all great options to choose from when deciding which single-trunk palm to grow.

CLUSTERING PALMS

Clustering palms are incredibly unique and grow multiple trunk stems, which means you can shave away some trunks without ending the plants’ life. If the individual palm trunk is removed solely, it will not be able to heal itself. Even if you cut off the trunks near the root level, suckering explodes from this level and will eventually sprout and develop into new healthy palm tree trunks. The suckering process and rejuvenation will only happen in the case of a healthy clustering palm. On the other hand, diseased or distressed palms may not create new suckers and may eventually end up dying.

PALM TREE TRUNK WOUNDS

Naturally, Palm trees lack cambium – which is a layer of tissue behind the tree bark that creates the growth rings in the tree. Any wound inflicted to the trunk of a palm tree cannot repair itself, meaning these wounds will remain with the palm for the rest of its life. The wounds can and most likely will become dry and brittle unless weather conditions are full of rain or high humidity. Insects and fungal infections can penetrate the palm and cause massive damage to the plant’s articular system, as well.

PRUNING

When it comes to the pruning aspect of the palm tree, there are crucial factors that come into play during this process. First, it is important to never sever the downshaft on a palm. Another tip is to remove just the right amount of fronds. Also, never introduce any sort of diseases to the plants. Palm pruning can certainly be hard to manage and is better left to the professionals. If you do decide to proceed with pruning the palm yourself, go ahead and remove only the broken fronds that are entirely dead with no color left to them.

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Palm trees do not require a lot of maintenance throughout a lifespan. However, skinning the trees just once per year is crucial to the overall health of the plant. Read on to learn why you should skin your palm tree.

WHY SHOULD YOU SKIN YOUR PALM TREES

The main reason homeowners skin their palm trees is simply the aesthetic of their home, paired with all the wonderful health benefits for the palm tree. Another major reason this is done is because rodents and all species of bugs use the palm’s dead fronds as a place of rest. Consider skinning your palm trees for this reason, as it will cut down on amounts of pests in your yard. The dead fronds still on the tree actually take up the nutrients that would’ve otherwise gone into the healthy fronds, making this process necessary. Palm fronds are sometimes a headache to deal with, since they will more than likely fall from the tree, eventually. Even if you just enjoy the way a skinned palm tree looks, getting this work done serves many purposes.

DANGERS TO SKINNING YOUR PALM TREE

When skinning a palm tree, of course, it does come with risk to the tree and tree trimmer involved in the job. The risk is just another reason why hiring a professional tree trimmer is the best possible way to approach this task. For the trimmers themselves, they face all sorts of risks, as any tree trimming service would. You’re in need of a ladder or bucket trucks in order to reach the highest part of the palm tree where the fronds hide. Falling from these heights is the biggest risk of the job, which is the main reason why people hire professionals to complete the task at hand. Professional trimmers sometimes even tend to just climb the tree itself.

As mentioned previously, trimming jobs pose countless risks for the trimmer and the tree itself. When the palm tree is hurt or cut, the dead fronds act as an open wound on the tree. Just like any other organism, open wounds become infected. The reason for this could be due to unsanitary trimming equipment being used. It is important to sanitize your trimming equipment before the skinning process starts. Also, be very wary that cutting too deep into the tree trunk can and will leave scars to the palm tree, which will hurt the tree when it comes to the transfer of nutrients.

Skinning a palm tree should be limited to only once a year.

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