Monday, September 15, 2014

Palm Tree Trimming: Breaking the Myth

An occasional palm tree trimming will keep your trees healthy and looking the best. Before trimming it yourself, think about how difficult it is to do so and also consider having a professional for this job.

Palm trees, when fully crowned and mature, need to be trimmed every now and then. A common myth is that frequent palm tree pruning will make them grow even faster, but the opposite is true. When too many are removed, growth slows and the tree is more susceptible to pests and disease. Most palm trees that grow in Gibsonton are suggested to have regular palm tree trimming to avoid the one time pruning.

Palm tree trimming is almost the same as any other plants. It is best that you do not trim green leaves off your palm trees as it slows growth and damages the leaves. Cutting green fronds leaves a wound in the tree’s living tissue and provides an opening for diseases as organisms enter. First, remove only the old leaves, which have already turned brown or yellow. It also is best for you to be very particular in palm tree trimming because improper trimming could damage the leaves or the trunk too.

Another thing to know is that palm tree trimming is almost the same as surgery. Make sure that your equipment are sterile will lessen the spread of diseases such as fusarium wilt. Make sure that you soak palm tree trimming saws and shears in a solution of 50 percent water and 50 percent bleach for at least five minutes to sterilize them.

If possible, ask for professional assistance. There are professional companies that specialize in tree care. Otherwise, look for a landscaping service that specializes in palm tree trimming and care. Before hiring them, ask how they’ll do the job. Avoid those palm tree trimming companies that offer to trim the tree in unnatural shapes because this may damage your trees. Always check if the company has credentials that support their ads and make sure that the palm tree trimming company’s license is valid and that workers are covered by liability insurance to make sure that you are not going to be charged for damages in the future.

Beaver's Tree Service
8841 Bliss Rd Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 918-8916

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