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The myth about 'hurricane tree trimming'

5/25/2021

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Hint: it's a death-sentence!

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All over Southwest Florida homeowners are getting ready for hurricane season by trimming their trees, and while trimming dead leaves keeps trees healthy, the hurricane haircut does not.

"With hurricane season on the way, I am seeing increased activity of landscaping. Overpruning palms with the "hurricane cut" removes nutrients, especially potassium, which keeps palms green and thriving. So never cut off green leaves. The more you cut, the more browning you will cause as the palm tries to absorb the lost potassium from fewer fronds. Eventually your palm will die."

Certified arborists know how to prune a palm yet they let the homeowner boss them around. The homeowners should listen to the professionals.

​Removing the green fronds takes away the tree's ability to get its nutrients, especially potassium. Without this palms can die. Taking off the palm's boots can also cause damage. The boots carry nutrients and provide support during high winds.

​Palm trees have only one growing point, unlike oak trees and ficus and other shade trees that have many growing points. Cutting off the green on these one-point growers is even more damaging than doing it to other greenery.

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Michael link
11/30/2021 01:25:16 am

Great Article! Thank you for sharing this is very informative post, and looking forward to the latest one.

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2/10/2022 03:47:20 am

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Victoria Addington link
3/14/2022 07:44:17 pm

I liked how you discussed that certified arborists are skilled in pruning a palm and listening to the homeowner's request. Our property has palm trees that we want to grow healthier. We should hire a tree service that knows how to take care of palm trees.

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4/7/2022 11:33:24 pm

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Tex Hooper link
5/9/2022 05:37:47 pm

It is interesting that each state has its own specific trees. I need to get a tree company to help me with my palm trees. I need them trimmed.

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5/17/2022 05:40:00 am

Examine your property for damage and potential dangers. If you require a chainsaw or ladder to prune away dead, dying, or loose branches, if electricity lines are down, if you're doubtful of a tree's structural soundness, or whether you're not sure if your tree can be salvaged, call an arborist. If trees have been properly cared for, they have a considerably higher chance of surviving a hurricane. Remember that healthy trees adapt fast to environmental changes and may be more resistant to storm damage. As a result, by being proactive and taking the required precautions to limit storm damage before it occurs, you may lessen the likelihood of property damage while also saving yourself a lot of time and money.

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Seth Bullock link
5/17/2022 11:24:00 am

The boots carry nutrients and provide support during high winds. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!

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Max Jones link
5/25/2022 10:18:13 am

Thanks for the info about tree trimming. My home has a dead tree in the backyard. I'll look for a tree removal service to hire.

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    Luc Limbourg is a graduate of ArtCenter College of Design, the owner of Green Team landscapes, an FNGLA certified horticulturalist, landscape designer and exam judge.

    ​When he's not taking care of his business at Green Team Solutions or pulling weeds in his own garden, he loves spending time with his wife and kids and travel..

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