Category: Palm Tree

Palm trees are a distinctive aspect of landscaping throughout Las Vegas, Henderson and surrounding areas. While palm trees are often better left to clean themselves because of their height, there are many cases in which trimming is needed in order to prevent hazards from a damaged tree. Palm trees will eventually shed off old or dead fronds (leaves), but it you would rather not wait or there is risk for damage, you will first need to safely access the top of the palm.

 

When To Trim A Palm Tree

 

Palm trees are low maintenance trees that often grow better and remain healthier when they are not regularly trimmed. Trimming a palm does not need to be done often, however there are reasons to consider trimming your tree.

You may need to trim your palm tree in order to:

  • Remove dead, dying or broken fronds
  • Remove potential fire hazards
  • Improve visibility
  • Prevent potential safety hazards or property damage in high winds
  • Remove fruit, seeds, or flowers

 

Trimming Palm Trees

 

Trimming a palm tree is best done with the help of a professional palm tree service company with the specialized equipment and experience needed to safely reach fronds. Fronds should be cut as close to the trunk as possible in order to avoid damage to the leaf base or trunk. In large palm trees, reaching these leaves requires more than just a typical palm saw.

To trim large palm trees over 15 feet tall, palm tree trimmers will need to either climb the tree or access the top using an aerial lift, both of which require experience. Attempting to climb a palm tree without the proper equipment or without adequate training can lead to serious injury. Likewise, using an aerial lift without proper knowledge of how to operate the safest place to position it can also cause injury, an accident, or damage.

Trained professionals may choose to use climbing spikes and other climbing gear including a harness and cables to climb to the top of tree and then carefully trim fronds. However, climbing spikes can cause permanent damage to the trunk of the tree or even spread disease if the tree is not climbed correctly. Trees showing signs of weakness or disease, especially, should not be trimmed using this method.

A bucket lift provides an alternative to trimming palms that will limit damage to the tree. A trained palm tree technician is lifted up to the height of the fronds from the lift and is positioned to safely trim fronds without damaging the trunk or risking injury to the trimmer.

 

Las Vegas Palm Tree Trimming

 

Choosing which method to use is best done through the help of a professional tree service company. Investing in professional palm tree trimming, like the high-quality service offered by Nevada Tree Service, will provide the safest and most effective ways to trim your Las Vegas palm trees. At Nevada Tree Service, our team is highly trained and knowledgeable about palm trees, how to work with them, and the most efficient methods to trim them.  We are thoroughly trained to identify potential problems or concerns and then provide the safest solution. Call us today at (702) 433-4700 for a free estimate.

 

Nevada Tree Service
2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 433-4700

Las Vegas has four main types of palm trees:

  1. Mexican Fan Palm – These palms are slender but can grow to over 75 feet tall.
  2. California Fan Palm – They have a larger diameter than the Mexican Fan Palm, but don’t grow quite as tall.
  3. Canary Date Palms–These palms don’t grow as tall, but do have large, bushy fronds.
  4. Date Palm–This type of palm has a trunk about 18 inches in diameter and grows to be approximately 60 feet tall.

You have to care for each type of tree a little differently.  With the Mexican Fan Palm, for example, that type of tree can handle more drastic pruning.  Generally, you’ll be okay if you prune from a 10 o’clock to a 2 o’clock position, but you do have to make sure you leave enough fronds to maintain the health of the tree.

California Fan Palms require a little extra caution because the fronds and seed pods grow larger and are heavier.  If you hire a tree service, they cost a little more to trim.

With Canary Date Palms, you have to prune them between early May and early June.  If you trim them earlier, they’ll grow new date stocks and make a mess of your yard.  If you trim them later than that, the fruit has already ripened and makes trimming more difficult.

The Date Palm is more sensitive to pruning.  Trim these palms too much, and you’ll harm the tree.

If all this sounds too complicated for you, remember you can always hire a professional tree service to do the care for you instead.

Las Vegas Palm Tree Care

Other General Palm Tree Care Tips

Besides those specific tips, here are some additional tips to keep in mind when caring for your own palms:

  1. Watering:  If you plant a new palm, make sure you use a 30-50% sand/soil mix.  Water it every day of the week also.  The tips of the fronds will turn brown if your palm isn’t getting enough water.  For an established palm, watering twice a month during the summer and once every six weeks during the colder season will suffice.
  2. Fertilizing:  Don’t fertilize a new tree for the first 3-4 months.  You could harm the tree more than anything else.
  3. Use Good Soil:  Canadian peat moss is one of the best soils for palm trees to grow in.  Remember, the cheaper the soil, the worse the results.  Don’t ever buy soil mixed with fertilizer.
  4. Pruning:  In most cases, fronds are shed naturally.  However, if you notice yellowing or browning fronds, remove them.  They take much-needed nutrients away from other parts of the tree.

Follow these tips, and you’ll be okay.  And remember, if you need palm tree removal or tree trimming done for you, you can always contact Nevada Tree Service at 702-433-4700.

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700

Date PalmDate Palm

The date palm, or Phoenix dactylifera, is very common in Las Vegas. It can grow up to 60 feet tall and produces a sweet, edible fruit.

If left untrimmed this fruit can be a problem. As it ripens it will fall to the ground and can be quite messy. Nevada Tree can consult with you and help you determine the best time of year to trim your date palm to keep it looking its best.

If you have any questions contact Nevada Tree at 702-433-4700.

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700

The Mexican Fan Palm (or Washingtonia robusta) is native to Northwestern Mexico. It was first introduced in L.A. during the 1932 Summer Olympics and has since become popular across the southwest. It is one of the most common palm trees in Las Vegas today.

It has a long narrow trunk and can grow to about 80 ft tall. It grows quickly and can grow by as much as 6 feet a year if it is getting proper water and sunlight. Old leaves should be trimmed yearly, but be careful to never cut new growth on any palm tree.

If you have questions about Mexican Fan Palms, or need yours trimmed by a professional tree service in Las Vegas, contact Nevada Tree at 702-433-4700.

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2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

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Canary Date Palm

The canary date palm or Phoenix canarienis is one of the most common palm trees found in Las Vegas. It can grow to be 30-60 ft tall and is slow growing. It is considered to be a hardy palm tree and can be grown wherever the temperature doesn’t drop below 14 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time.

The canary date palm produces a fruit that should be trimmed off yearly. If left too late in the year the fruit will drop to the ground and burst.

Sometimes the canary date palm is mistakenly called a pineapple palm. It is not related to pineapples in anyway, but this name comes from its appearance which does resemble a giant pineapple.

If you have any questions about canary date palms call Nevada Tree at 702-433-4700. Our professional team can help you determine the best time to trim your canary date palm to keep it looking its best!

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700

Removal of a tree may sound easy but it is actually a difficult task especially when it comes to the removal of a palm tree. The procedure needs to be carefully planned. Any act of negligence can result in untold damage to your house other than causing injury to you.

If you are thinking about palm tree removal from your place, here are a few tips to assist you in the task:

  • Ensure that the broken palm tree branches do not fall in the areas that are built up. Make an arrangement to hold them up until they can be properly lowered to the ground.
  • Have sufficient manpower on your side to help you with the task. Going alone for the tree removal is not a good idea.
  • Keep the right equipment with you to make the tree removal as safe as you can.
  • You can consider hiring a professional tree services provider for effective removal of your palm tree. They have the right equipment and properly trained manpower to handle the task.

These days, more and more people are hiring professionals for tree removal. This not only saves a lot of their time but also keeps them safe from injuring themselves.

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700

Are you planning to plant and grow a palm tree in your yard? Besides regular watering, trees need to be taken care of well.

Palm trees can require a lot of care during the early days. Here are a few steps that will help you take care of your palm tree well:

  • As the roots of the palm trees grow in horizontal way, it is best to plant them away from any building or commercial place.
  • Other than water, the palm tree care requires right amount of fertilizers to the soil for the best growth.
  • Regularly clean the leaves and stems of the tree, if you are living in a dusty area.

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700

Depending on the growth of the palm, a good time to trim can range from May, June, July. You want to always trim “after” the seed pods have come out.

Palms produce a leaf at a time, and once a full crown of leaves is achieved in a mature individual (for some palms this is just 4-5 leaves) every new leaf formed is followed by an old leaf dying. If these Palm tree fronds are yellow, brown or broken they need to be trimmed off.

Take a look at your palm tree and start to think of how to help it achieve it’s full greatness and be a beautiful addition to your yard!

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700