When and How to Remove Palm Trees on Your Property

There are different palm tree types you will come across. It is important to inspect your property periodically to get an idea of the health of the plants and identify issues. Tree maintenance is important to ensure the safety of the property, occupants and neighbours.

Sometimes, there are instances that call for palm tree removal Brisbane. The most common reason I infections. There are contagious infections that can lead to the death of the tree. And you need to act quickly once an infection has been identified as there is a risk of the rest of your palm trees getting infected as well. There are several things you need to check before removing the plant tree. For example, the soil quality has to be checked to see whether the plant is getting enough nutrients and moisture. However, even in ideal conditions, your tree may not look healthy. It is best to have a professional take a look to see if it can be brought back to health or if the recommended action is removal. There can also be so many pests that can affect the palm tree such as spider mites, palm aphids, caterpillars etc. So you should check these trees regularly to see if the tree is being damaged by pests. Sometimes the damage can be too far gone and require removal.

If you notice the roots of the palm tree getting too big, this can be a cause for concern as it can damage the plumbing system and parts of your property. The former concern is the priority and any repairs to the plumbing systems can be costly indeed. If you live on a small plot of land, a palm tree may not be the best option. It can block natural light and sometimes you may experience complaints from your neighbour. If trimming doesn’t achieve the results you hope for, removal may be the only option. But how do you remove a palm tree safely? These are large trees and caution has to be exercised to prevent damage to people and property. Some companies may buy the tree instead and relocate it if it is a valuable variety. To see if this can be an option, you can research what species the tree belongs to.

The palm tree should be in an accessible location for the removable service to work. You also need to check the regulations regarding removing very tall trees; sometimes this can be prohibited. You need to work with a reputable removal service that will visit the site and assess the trees. They will check for nearby power lines, other trees, buildings etc. If the tree is leaning to one side, it is best to bring it down that side. Otherwise, you will need to dig a trench about 2 feet deep around the tree to decide the direction. The tree has to be anchored by rope. Identify the size of the root ball and mark the area. You have to start digging from the edge of the circle until you see the bottom of the root ball. You can then expose the top of the root ball. Long roots can be severed by a shovel if the entire root ball can’t be exposed. The tree should be gently lowered after the roots are exposed.