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Palm Tree Care in the East Valley: A Homeowner's Guide

When to trim, why dead fronds matter and how palms are cared for, from Family Tree Trimming LLC in Apache Junction. Call or text (480) 340-7907.

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Quick answer: Keep dead fronds and seed pods off palms so they do not fall on roofs, cars, pools or people, and so pests and fire risk stay down. Many East Valley homeowners have palms trimmed in late spring or early summer, after they flower and before monsoon season. Good trimming removes dead and hanging fronds and the seed pods and flower stalks, and leaves the green fronds. Call or text Family Tree Trimming at (480) 340-7907 for a free quote.

Palms are everywhere from Apache Junction streets to Mesa and Gilbert backyards. They look great when they are kept up, and messy and risky when they are not. Here is a simple guide to palm care in the East Valley.

Why trim palms

Safety: dead fronds are heavy and come down in monsoon wind, onto roofs, cars, pools and people
Pests: a thick skirt of dead fronds is a home for pests
Fire risk: dry fronds burn easily
Mess: seed pods and fruit stain pool decks, patios and driveways
Looks: a clean trunk and a full green crown look better

When to trim palms here

Many homeowners have palms trimmed in late spring or early summer, after the flowers start and before monsoon season, so heavy dead fronds are gone before the storms. Dead, broken or hanging fronds should come off whenever you see them. See how often should I trim my trees in the East Valley? and when is the best time to trim trees in Arizona?

How palms are trimmed

Cody's crew removes dead and hanging fronds and cuts the seed pods and flower stalks. Good palm trimming leaves the green fronds. Over-trimming a palm into a "pineapple" or "rooster tail" stresses it and can weaken it over time. Tall palms are trimmed by a climber or from a ladder, depending on the tree.

When a palm should come out

Sometimes a palm needs to come out: it is dead, too close to the house, leaning, or you are redoing the yard. The crew cuts the palm down in sections, cuts the trunk into rounds, cuts the stump down low, and hauls the debris away. See tree removal for other trees.

Cleanup and haul-away

Fronds, pods and trunk rounds are loaded on the trailer so the yard is left clean. Family Tree Trimming cleans up after the job.

Watering and nearby plants

Palms still need water, especially when they are young or newly planted, but East Valley irrigation should match the season. See how often to water trees in the East Valley, should I change my irrigation schedule in winter? and irrigation.

Get a palm quote

Family Tree Trimming LLC handles palm tree trimming and removal across the East Valley. Cody, the owner, gives you an honest, upfront price. Call or text (480) 340-7907, email [email protected] or use the contact page. See palm tree trimming and tree trimming.