There will almost certainly be at least one palm tree (Arecaceae family) if you picture a tropical setting. Even though palm trees are typically thought of as tropical, some types can be grown indoors or in more temperate climates. Home gardeners love palms because they instantly add a touch of the tropics to almost any…
Topping a palm tree, which involves cutting off the crown or upper portion of the tree, is generally not recommended and can be harmful to the tree. Unlike some other types of trees, palm trees do not have a traditional branching structure, and their growing points are primarily located at the top, within the crown.…
If you cut a palm tree in half, it will not grow back as a whole tree. Palms are monocotyledonous plants, which means they do not possess the ability to regenerate from the top portion of the tree if it’s cut off. Unlike many other types of trees, palms do not have branches or secondary…
Landowners have the right to sell or give away any plant growing on their land. However, no person may legally transport protected native plants for commercial sale from any land without first obtaining a permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The native plant law requires that a person must have a permit to be…
Landowners have the right to sell or give away any plant growing on their land. However, no person may legally transport protected native plants for commercial sale from any land without first obtaining a permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The native plant law requires that a person must have a permit to be…
Many people ask “Is it a good idea to skin my palm tree?” Read on to learn more! Homeowners skin their palm trees for aesthetic beauty, paired as well as health benefits for the palm tree. Also, rodents and many of bugs use the palms dead fronds as a resting place. The dead fronds still…
If you’re planning to cut your Palm tree at the trunk level, it will NOT grow back. The only way that Palm tree growth can occur is at this base level called the growing tip, or sometimes even called the crownshaft, which is sitting at the base of the trunk and severing this part of the…
If you are wondering, how much does palm tree trimming cost in Phoenix, Arizona, this post should help! The average palm tree trimming cost in Phoenix is about $637.50 in 2020. Palm trees that are as high as 30 feet will usually cost around $75 to $400. To have a medium palm tree trimmed it…
When your palm tree fronds begin to droop or turn brown they quickly lose the tropical island appeal. Not many people know that palm trees actually belong to the evergreen family of trees which is why brown or yellow fronds are much more noticeable. Palm trees can be infested with bugs as well as the…