Palm trees are synonymous with tropical climates, so it is no surprise there are many of them growing in Queensland gardens. If you have just moved into a new home this summer and you've never been a huge fan of palm trees, you will have to decide if you want to get them removed or not. Here are two reasons why having your palm tree removed this autumn means less work for you in the long term.
Falling tree fronds
Palm tree fronds peel away from the trunk of the tree and fall to the ground. When the mature fronds fall, they are three to five years old. They are big, and they are heavy. Not only is a falling frond a danger for a small animal passing underneath, but it is another a nuisance to clean up. Because of its size, the frond does not fit easily in your rubbish bin. To get it into a bin, you need to put in the effort to cut it up first. The alternative is to collect them and then transport them whole to your local rubbish dump on a trailer.
Falling palm fruit
Palm tree owners know the annoyance of walking outside after a windy evening and seeing palm tree fruit and nuts all over the ground. Not only do these add to your cleaning up chores for the day, but they also attract bats and rodents who like to eat them. Plus, there is the added annoyance of them going flying through the air when you are mowing the lawn. If you want to protect both your feet and your windows from palm fruit nut pain, either cut down the fruit branches or remove the tree completely.
While palm trees do suit the Australian lifestyle well, they are a nuisance when the fronds and fruit start to fall. Additionally, if the tree is on your property but sheds onto your neighbour's property, they are allowed to throw those fronds and fruit back into your garden, which creates another mess to clean up.
Check with your local council to make sure your palm tree is not protected from tree removal under council by-laws. Most palm trees are exempt, so autumn is a great time of year to arrange for them to be removed. In autumn the tree is not in a full growth stage, and the ground around it is soft thanks to summer storms. The tree can be chopped down and removed in as little as two days by a qualified tree service.
Share28 March 2018
Hey! I'm Keith. Are you looking for tree removal advice? If so you have come to the right place. Last year, I needed some advice about how best to deal with the trees in my yard. One of the trees had started to lean and I was very worried about it. In order to deal with the problem, I called in a professional tree service and asked them to take a look at it. The contractor wasted no time and quickly removed the tree. I was really pleased with the level of service I received and I would like to encourage others to contact their local tree service.