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Old 04-02-2014, 10:16 PM
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I don't know anyone to recommend, but I just want to raise the question of whether there is so much moss that it merits the cost of removal.

Spanish Moss is not a parasite and draws no sustenance from the tree. It only needs to be removed if it infests the tree so heavily that it significantly blocks the tree leaves from receiving the sunlight needed for the tree to stay healthy.

And, of course, after it is removed there will be more coming to attach itself to the tree again.

Folks like me, who grew up here, think the moss is picturesque and bespeaks of Southern Charm.
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