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Old 11-24-2020, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jimchristie View Post
The most high maintenance trees I've ever had. If I knew what I know now, I would have never had them put in.
Queen palms....very fast growing and property dirtying.
The huge seed pods, the gigantic berry clusters and the golden flower buds require a minimum of twice per year cleaning out.
Depending on height and how over grown it can run between $20 to $40 per tree each time.

We had 9 spotted around the property 17 years ago. Had 3 removed last summer. Three more coming out next summer.

Do your home work before hand. The slower growing, cold tolerant plants native to the area are the best.....if one needs to have them!