Difference between revisions of "Trim a Palm Tree"

{{fa}}There is a common misconception when it comes to palm trees. Many think regularly trimming palms will help them grow when in fact  just the opposite is true.<ref name="rf1">http://www.cityofinglewood.org/pdfs/parks/palm_tree_maintenance_tips.pdf</ref> Low maintenance and fuss free, palm trees have become a landscaping staple that actually does better the less they are pruned. Part of the Arecaceae, or Palmae family, the palm tree is a species of mostly tropical plants. While palms are known for their branchless stems and fan-like arrangement of green compound leaves, the more than 2000 species of palms actually exhibit enormous diversity in terms of both appearance and habitat. While you won't need to do it often, it's important to know when and how you should trim your palm trees to keep them healthy and looking their best.   

{{fa}}There is a common misconception when it comes to palm trees. Many think regularly trimming palms will help them grow when in fact  just the opposite is true.<ref name="rf1">http://www.cityofinglewood.org/pdfs/parks/palm_tree_maintenance_tips.pdf</ref> Low maintenance and fuss free, palm trees have become a landscaping staple that actually does better the less they are pruned. Part of the Arecaceae, or Palmae family, the palm tree is a species of mostly tropical plants. While palms are known for their branchless stems and fan-like arrangement of green compound leaves, the more than 2000 species of palms actually exhibit enormous diversity in terms of both appearance and habitat. While you won't need to do it often, it's important to know when and how you should trim your palm trees to keep them healthy and looking their best.   

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