Palm Tree Pruning

Discussion about palm trees and their proper maintenance.

[@e_a_r_t_h_m_a_n]

The best short video about skinning palms!

[@gcxred4kat9]

l'm in The Florida Native Plant Society. What the narrator should have ALSO stated was that removing any fronds that still have any green on them is bad for the tree. Among many things it opens the tree up to disease and also makes the tree uneccessarily weak at the crown and susceptible to snapping off in high wind. I'm the landscape chairman at my 26 acre condo complex in Florida and it took me awhile to wrestle control over landscaping from people that were clueless. The landscapers KNOW what they're doing is wrong, but they just say, "we're just doing what the client asked for". For me, it should be what's best for the plant. l'd love to see these landscape companies be more ethical and tell the client they won't do anything to harm the plant. Unfortunately it's always about the mighty dollar. Should be like doctors: Do no harm! Also, if you like wildlife, best to leave the tree in as natural state as possible.

[@poet_stowage4574]

Hahaha yeah but we got bills to pay and kids to feed so fuc the palm; give me the cash and I’ll cut all the fronds off if that’s what they want.

[@cg0401]

Thank you. I wondered about that

[@Rocketman0407]

On a washy in a warm climate this is rarely problematic. If you did it to say a crownshafted slow palm I would say it’s most likely going to cause issues.

[@markporter3502]

The ANSI A300 Part 1 Pruning Standards and the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices Tree Pruning are very helpful and should be part of every tree care tools. Continued education is a very important part of the arboriculture profession. Just do it.

[@jeffnorris211]

This is good info as I’m an arborist new to Florida. Thanks!

[@Aokreaper]

Like ty. Even will help me at work and i do remodels. So yea. Matter of fact right now im looking at the frond stalk problem.

[@ghffrsfygdhfjkjiysdz]

For cutting up big leaves from mature Bismark, is it better to use chain saw or reciprocating saw? I read online that chain saws cloged up. I got to do it at my mom's house in S Fla.

[@quratulain5706]

I'm New here that's Amazing video stay connected 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@hebneh]

What he didn't mention was that his trimmer was also cutting off living green fronds which didn't really need to be removed, but which is done just to reduce the amount of dead fronds which will accumulate till the next pruning.

[@ExploringUmbria]

That is what I was wanting to know. Good point.

[@ExploringUmbria]

mopardude1000 The green fronds break on their own prematurely at times. I have seen it happen.

[@treeguygrant]

You are correct. Removing green fronds from the tree takes away nutrient producing tissue. Most service providers like myself perform the work scope that is supplied by the client. In this case, the client cares more about the "look" of the property than the photosynthesizing tissues of the palm itself. They are aware that this is more risky for the plant, but choose the aesthetic appeal over the natural.

[@mr.benitezhimself]

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[@rodrigorodriguez2299]

Calm down it’s just a a stupid palm. Plus it’s better to take off not just the dead but also the ones hanging downward

[@joerembold4366]

Exactly what I was looking for in this video, Thanks

[@douglasmonroylaca5727]

I want to see how you trim the palm tree where there’s no access to no equipment.🤔😂

[@treeguygrant]

This machine will go through a 24" doorway. It is really impressive. We've never had a situation where we could not get it through.

[@dominique___1980]

SUPER helpful. Thanks, mate.

[@TheUrbanForesters]

You're welcome. Glad to help! :)

[@Acc0rd79]

Yah it's too bad I don't own a lift for my 7 palm trees haha

[@LonaBoomGamer]

Thank you, this is very helpful.

[@dondouglas256]

What do you do when every tree has wasps nest and Hornets?

[@julianhicks5934]

Pay someone else to do it!

[@kellytrees]

​@@julianhicks5934 lol

[@SDRob01]

Burn it all down and move far away

[@jeanrepal]

Is there any benefit in pruning a palm tree other than aesthetics and perhaps security? Does it make the plant grow faster in any way?

[@treeguygrant]

The only other benefit that we've had customers comment on is the reduction of pests like roaches and rats. Pruning does not make the plant grow faster.

[@jeanrepal]

​@@treeguygrant So, it's like the pubes of palm trees, huh? :-D Thanks for replying

[@Barnel]

Curious what tool you should use if you do not have a chainsaw and are an average home owner that doesn't want to pay for expensive tree trimmers. If anyone has a recommendation, please let me know.

[@williamfahey8344]

A powered pole saw, either gas or battery operated would be ideal and cost around $200 or less. A regular pole saw is very labor intensive.

[@noriovaldos2837]

So is cleaning the old frond bark, it doesn’t help the palm keep it moisture

[@postbreak]

I called the company listed on the website and they said they don't use bucket trucks to trim them, they climb them using the stake boots. So I don't know what this video is trying to say...

[@antoniocamara5960]

0:01 What's the palm tree behind you?

[@warrencorcoran9824]

There's a gas powered chistle on the market, a gas powered sickle too, its on tool, looks like a Toro, or Husqvarnaits on these videos on u tube, it's awesome, these folks have some professional trimmers, trues are gorgeous finished

[@spacep0d]

Which cities do you service?

[@Howrider65]

I could care less about spikes we rented a good chain saw and cut 2 of the most pain in the butt palm trees down. All they do is make a mess. I have a big yard and it was easy. Timber.

[@naywoods436]

Thanks

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

Very cool, use to live in Daytona Beach, FL.

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

@Benjamin Quaglia Colorado

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

@Benjamin Quaglia you may be right. I know rain and water can be an issue.

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

@Benjamin Quaglia wow, I noticed there is a lot to know; very cool.

[@almyers8074]

Every job must be performed responsibly and safely.

[@nikeagbejaadesanya5628]

How can I get one Palm Tree pruning Machine?

[@Flaccadubledot]

Hi, thanks for this video! I have a question, maybe you can help me. There was a big storm in my town in the south of Italy recently, and I then went to a park and found lots of boots scattered around the park. They were intact I thought the wind (which was really super strong) pulled them down the trees, but watching this video I wonder if that's possible.. do you think it is? or would you have another explanation? Thanks!!

[@BlakWiseCracker]

Hey” did he ever answer your question. 😊

[@MICHELLE-cc9ym]

What's the name of the green looking like tree on the side of the palm tree?

[@treeguygrant]

That's an Italian Cypress

[@Calikushsmokin]

Lol so what are you going to do when the man lift doest fit on a property?

[@dominique___1980]

I'd try an old-school invention. Over here, it's what we do. We call it, ladder.

[@Calikushsmokin]

@@dominique___1980 so you're going to climb a dangerous palm with a bunch of dead fronds with a ladder..yeah ok..lol

[@dominique___1980]

@@Calikushsmokin .. as matter of fact, I did that yesterday. Some I cut with a tree saw on a telescopic pole. Some I climbed a ladder.

[@TheUrbanForesters]

The lift we use can actually fit through a standard door. It's pretty awesome!

[@2003VZ06]

You call a Mexican 👍

[@julianhicks5934]

In SoCal we have migratory birds that nest in our palm trees, so please do not trim your palms between March and September. Hooded and Bullock Orioles migrate here from Mexico to build their nests and can have up to 3 clutches of babies, and as many as 12 babies a year.

[@Memo-sd3du]

All the birds in my palm trees were getting eaten by snakes up there and we didn't even notice until a snake fell from one of the palm trees right in front of us.

[@julianhicks5934]

@@Memo-sd3du What kind of snake was it, and where in the country are you?

[@Memo-sd3du]

@@julianhicks5934 I'm in Central California near Fresno and I think it was a Gopher snake based on the pictures I saw online. First time I've ever seen something like that. A bird also fell down with it that had 2 holes in it.

[@BarisAtasoy]

Hey, wtf is that guy on the manlift. He is super strong. He is not even wearing gloves while rubbing the tree at the end of the video. wow.

[@alycamartin6731]

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[@pinkrizo3815]

not to shabby. 👍

[@buddweiser4457]

Pink RIzo u are pretty

[@marcosreyes1665]

Nice

[@Angel-bx8fz]

Great

[@luissalinas8643]

The lift go at 60' feet

[@shanew7361]

I call it skinning the tree.

[@a902l9]

1:55 Lol no gloves...yikes

[@graybolich4496]

No Gloves! Amazing!

[@santiagoarevalo730]

What do you do when you can get in With your little toy

[@brushlife9426]

🧗‍♂️😎✌🏽👊🏽🤟🏼

[@mindflowers1792]

Ha, Chain Saws.

[@pauldow1648]

The natural untrained tree is best for the palm tree and provides haven for other yard and natural life. But people want the look so they over cut em. Don't want to pick up a old leaf. So phoney.

[@treeguygrant]

You are correct. Removing green fronds from the tree takes away nutrient producing tissue. Most service provider like myself and others perform the scope that is supplied by the client. In this case, the client cares more about the "look" of the property than the photosynthesizing tissues of the palm itself. They are aware that this is more risky for the plant and not in keeping with natural habitat of animals in the area, but they choose the aesthetic appeal over the natural. We are happy to meet their needs, since they own the plant.

[@strekorodriguez9619]

I just take off the dead leaves is that bad?

[@Angel-bx8fz]

I know

[@user-xr9bh6fm6w]

روعه

[@TheChurchHistoryChannel]

Looks satisfying to remove.

[@danilovill2597]

palmera abanico

[@luisrocamora]

Para quien le pueda interesar en españa se utilizan dos herramientas para podar palmeras (corvillón o corvellote y gumia o gancho de frutos) el fabricante es G. ROCAMORA su telefono 616277939. Son herramientas de mano especiales para la poda y mantenimiento de palmeras, el acabado con estas herramientas nada tiene que ver de cuando se utilizan sierras, serruchos o motosierras.

[@enriquesalinas5802]

Soy de mexico mucho gusto, me podrias hacer el favor de poner una foto de esas herramientas, quisiera intentarlo con ellas yo ocasionalmente limpio palmeras , gracias ... mi nombre es Enrique salinas d la ciudad de Tequila jalisco mex, de nuevo gracias

[@mak373]

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[@maldonadotreeservice-mx9ih]

You don't look like u no what you are talking about