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Old 02-10-2021, 07:40 AM
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Exclamation Queen Danger

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo View Post
IMO that’s least of my worries. The queen palm seed pods that can be widow makers. 30 to 50 pound, shaped like torpedo with point.
OMG. We put 5 Queen Palms In our New Orleans Courtyard. BEAUTIFUL, but they grew about 2-3 feet per year (New Orleans rain & heat) After 4 years, we hired the trimming. It cost about $1200 +tips twice/year.

YES, you are so right about the danger.