Queen Palms look nice, but require regular trimming, every 6-8 weeks. They are native to frost-free areas south of here. They eventually get so tall that tree trimmers can't safely work with them. Plus if planted near paved areas the roots will cause heaving. I once had 10, but many were killed by frost.
If you must plant palm trees, consider the sable which is native to this area and requires minimal trimming. It is the only one planted by The Villages.
Most mature neighborhoods learned their lesson and had cut them down long ago.
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