When considering pruning your palms, You may think you need to " Hurricane prune " your palm tree. Hold that thought before you do more harm then good. There is a misunderstanding that by removing almost all palm fronds, leaving only the youngest few, you can create a more wind resistant palm. However, evidence suggests that it is not correct and "hurricane pruning" actually weakens palm trees and they could become more vulnerable to damage.
Proper pruning techniques
So what are some better p0runing techniques when it comes to Palms?
First. Only completely dead fronds should be removed. While yellow leaves may be unsightly, They are an indication of something going on. These leaves should be left on as they are still helping to support the palm through mobile nutrients, such as potassium (K)
So what are some better p0runing techniques when it comes to Palms?
First. Only completely dead fronds should be removed. While yellow leaves may be unsightly, They are an indication of something going on. These leaves should be left on as they are still helping to support the palm through mobile nutrients, such as potassium (K)
A healthy palm tree should actually have a 360 degree canopy of leaves.
However , often they are over pruned due to nutrient deficiency symptoms.
Never remove any leaves above the horizon of Three to Nine ( on a clock)
However , often they are over pruned due to nutrient deficiency symptoms.
Never remove any leaves above the horizon of Three to Nine ( on a clock)
One other thing to consider when pruning palms are the flowers and fruit. It is fine to leave the fruit or to prune it out of the palm if you do not want your yard littered with the fruit .
Hiring a Certified Arborist
Please keep in mind, if you cannot safely prune a palm safely, it is best to hire a Certified Arborist and we here at Beechnut tree service have a arborist on all our jobsites and actually doing the trimming.
we are professionals and are trained in proper pruning techniques.
In closing I know you think that Hurricane cutting will help you not to have to trim so often but it is just the opposite. The more fronds you take off the faster the tree will grow to try to replace the fronds it has just lost. it is a vicious cycle that will end up making your tree so tall that no one will be able to trim it . And if you happen to live in one of these gated community's where they come around and tell you that you have to have your palms Overpruned You tell them that Beechnut tree service says you only should trim the dead ones and the fruit.
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