Should I cut down a dead palm tree?

• <div><p>Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:</p><ul><li><p>The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.</p></li><li><p>The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.</p></li><li><p>The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What happens if you don’t trim palm trees?

• <div><p>If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:</p><ul><li><p>Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi </p></li><li><p>Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars</p></li><li><p>Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How often should trees be pruned?

• <div><p>Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don&rsquo;t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.</p></div>

Q: How close can you dig next to a tree without killing it?

• <div><p>As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1&frac12; times as wide as the canopy of the tree&rsquo;s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.</p></div>

Q: How long should I water a tree?

• <div><p>How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-care-and-how-often-water-your-new-tree.htm">newly planted</a>. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.</p><p>Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don’t trim palm trees?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:</p><ul><li><p>Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi </p></li><li><p>Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars</p></li><li><p>Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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I hired this company on behalf of my elderly mother. They went above and beyond the call of duty to provide the best service I have ever experienced. And they also volunteered to do other things that she needed done. I would highly recommend this company
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It was great. I have used this provider in the past for several projects and have been well pleased. If I need future contracting services, I will certainly use this provider. He is honest, trustworthy and does quality work. <br />
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Their service is variable. It all depends on who comes out. I have been using their services for over ten years. We feelthey are expensive for the monthly insect treatments.
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I was very happy with the work that Abry Brothers did at my home. All around best service ive ever been provided. I got 3 estimates and Abry Brothers had the best repair plan along with their price. John Alegria was very professional and genuinely all around stand up representative for their...
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He took his time, was polite and good sense of humor on the phone. In my over 50 years of home-making, I have had only ONE other service-person (an appliance business owner who had sold me all of my new home appliances) offer this service. Jeff has my thanks and an "A"
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.
The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.
The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi
Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars
Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

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