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Old 08-22-2013, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fordgirl View Post
You can't put the blame on the landscapers... The homeowners have the ultimate say so on where the trees will be placed. My neighbors WANTED their palms up against the house... its totally their preference.
But do the home owners know that when these palms grow they can eventually cause the foundation to crack because of the root growth? We have had several people in our neighborhood cut down their queen palms because it caused their driveway to shift.

Also with the fronds hanging over the house, bugs, rats, snakes, etc. can get on the roof and enter the attic.

And the fronds hanging over the roof can cause water damage to the shingles.


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