When it comes to trimming, palm trees are not any different from other trees. Some variables will affect how much you can pay for the work. The tree size, leaves number, location, time of the years and emergency work are some of those factors.
Trimming a palm tree it will cost you between $45 and $945. The average cost is $75.
However, you can look at the cost of trimming palm trees as per their sizes to better understand how much you would have to spend.
Small palm trees are those with a height of between 10 and 15ft and it will cost you $60 – $75. In cases where you have several trees to trim, you may get a better rate. For example, $230 for 5 trees.
Medium-sized palm trees measure between 15 and 25ft and will cost you $100 and you can pay $400 for five trees.
Large palms with a height of 25 to 40ft will cost $200 and you can get a discount if you have many trees.
There are also extreme-large palms which are taller than 50ft and will cost you between $300 to $600 per tree.
How often should I trim palm trees?
According to treeserviceremoval.com the time to tree your Palm tree is affected by how you trim it. If you remove any fronds, it means that it will take a long time before you can trim again. Some people do this, but in some states it is illegal.
Nevertheless, palm trees should be trimmed every year. This should be done depending on the rate at which new fronds grow and how old ones die. By ensuring regular trimming of palm trees, you improve their health and aesthetics.
Should you just remove the dead leaves/fronds?
In most cases yes. You will have to trim just the dying or dead fronds and leave the healthy ones to continue growing. This is because palm trees regularly grow new fronds and at the same time, the old ones need to be removed.
There is no point in removing healthy ones since they offer good health and aesthetics to the tree. It is only in rare cases it is appropriate to remove green or healthy fronds. That is if they are acting as a nuisance and causing some type of disturbance to the surrounding.
Can I DIY palm trimming?
There are circumstances under which you can DIY palm trimming and others when you cannot. When you have small trees, it is easy to do it yourself. That is if you are confident with your skills and you have the equipment required.
For medium and large trees, they require more safety measures, skills, and equipment. It is advisable to get a professional for the job. They will do it better.
However, even for medium and large, if you have all the equipment and you believe you have the skills to trim the trees, you can still do it.
How much to trim a 50 ft palm?
Trimming a 50ft palm tree is not easy. So you will pay more since there is a lot of work to be done. For starters, a trimmer needs to have the right equipment to get to that height as well as offer stability. This is a job that is done by professionals.
The time of trimming and the location may also affect the price. Expect to spend between $300 to $600 for a 50ft palm tree.
Do Date palms cost more to trim?
Date palms are basically different from other palm trees. This is because they have more fronds and larger trunks. They do spines as well which can make the job even harder.
As a result, you should be ready to spend more for date palms. All this will be determined by the amount of work to be done.
How much does palm tree removal cost?
Just like trimming, removing palm trees will vary depending on the size. Here are some details of how much you will pay.
- Medium trees of 20ft will cost you between $200 and $350.
- For large trees of 30ft height, you will pay $500 – $750.
- Extreme large ones with a height of 40ft will set you back $850.
- Those whose height is 60 to 80ft will cost up to $1,100.
When is the best time of year to trim?
Palm trees are not too sensitive to trimming and you can really trim them at any time of year without having an adverse effect on the tree itself.
One thing to bear in mind though is the cost variance between getting a palm trimmed in summer or in winter.
During the cooler months, tree services have a lot less work going on, so they generally hand out cheaper prices to get them through to the next high season. You can expect to save 20 – 30% when getting tree trimmed in the winter.
How much should be trimmed?
It’s always good practice to remove all brown dead leaves from a Palm tree as well as all tree below the horizon line. Once you begin to remove leaves above the horizontal line, you take away the great look that you palm trees give once they are freshly pruned and end up with a pineapple looking monstrocity.
Over pruning a palm tree can also affect the way it grows as the head of a palm is much like the bud of a flower. If you damage it, it will never be the same again, so trim with care.
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