What we remove, and what we leave
Dead and hanging fronds come off, along with seed pods before they drop. Healthy green fronds stay — generally at least two-thirds of the canopy — since removing more stresses the palm.
Palms need a different trimming approach than hardwoods — over-trimming actually weakens a palm's structure, so we cut with a lighter, more deliberate hand than a generic hardwood crew might.
Dead and hanging fronds come off, along with seed pods before they drop. Healthy green fronds stay — generally at least two-thirds of the canopy — since removing more stresses the palm.
Every trim doubles as a quick health check — we look for the early signs of lethal yellowing (yellowing starting with the oldest fronds) and note anything worth watching.
We leave enough canopy for the palm to stay structurally sound.
Every visit includes a look for early lethal yellowing signs.
Most Lehigh Acres yards have several palms, priced per visit.
We recommend keeping at least two-thirds of the green fronds intact.
Once or twice a year, plus a check before hurricane season.
Yes, as part of routine trimming.