Palm tree

[Skycop1]

We are looking to put a palm tree in our front yard. Anyone have any recommendations for where to shop for one at a good price?

Thanks!

John & Kari Vogelsang

[Fredman]

In a few years u will be asking for someone to get it removed

[villagetinker]

Do some research first, contact master gardener and ask which is best for the area. There are many people selling plams that are not really good for this area, then see the comment above. Do not go by price alone, do not buy off the back of a truck.

[pattivan48]

Looking for a master gardener who Specializes in palm trees to look at one of my trees. Concerned about his health. Thank you

[villagetinker]

The master gardener schedule is usually in the Daily Sun, as I recall they have 4 meetings per month at library or rec centers.

[swooner]

We are looking to put a palm tree in our front yard. Anyone have any recommendations for where to shop for one at a good price?

Thanks!

John & Kari Vogelsang

After just removing 7 of these maintenance nightmares I would stop looking.

[nututv]

Cockroach condos.

[photo1902]

We have four Sylvester's, a Pindo, and a Mule. Call Jason Schmidt Landscaping. They are beautiful palms!

[JoMar]

Have 14 palms, have them fertilized and trimmed (as needed) by Greener Source and have had no issues in 4 years. Talk to Jireh landscaping, you can go visit their facility and see the trees (and anything else that interests you). Everyone here will have their own recommendation :)

[kcrazorbackfan]

In a few years u will be asking for someone to get it removed

Agree. Don't do it. I love the look of my palms but if we ever move to another home in TV, there will be no palms.

[BoSox49]

In a few years u will be asking for someone to get it removed
Palms look beautiful and very tropical. I've seen trees get so big that only arborists can take care of them. Then the homeowner is on the hook for the annual cost of upkeep. I prefer to look at other people's trees.

[Serenoa]

Too many folks from up north too often expect a palm tree to be like a maple or elm that they can stick in the ground & forget about, as far as any follow up maintenance goes. Palm trees are much different in that they definitely require more KNOWLEDGEABLE care & maintenance on an ongoing basis to thrive & mature. Those that aren't willing to make this commitment need to stick with their northern-look trees & leave the beautiful, tropical, exotic look that palms provide to those homeowners that are.

[jchase]

Don’t put Queen Palms in. They do it like the cold and are messy and require a lot of maintenance. I know from experience. Never again.

[johnfarr]

And don't plant them near driveway as the roots will cause rising. We have vinyl siding and it has started to buckle.

[Bobbyrosebowl]

Drake Elms provide shade!!

[Bogie Shooter]

Looking for a master gardener who Specializes in palm trees to look at one of my trees. Concerned about his health. Thank you

Sumter County Master Gardeners - TheVillages (http://thevillages.fnpschapters.org/index.php?id=sumter-county-master-gardeners)

[Chi-Town]

Nothing says Florida like a palm tree. Space them; they need room from each other.

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[runkcrun]

I agree - do not plant a palm. Lots of work and most of the time there is a yellow frond and huge seed pods, hanging dead branches. Not pretty at all!

[collie1228]

I can tell you my experience with a palm tree. It belongs to my neighbor, and overhangs my driveway. It has large berry pods that drop hundreds of purple staining berries on my driveway for much of the year. I now remove the pods myself every year with a pole trimmer, which is a tough job. The tree has to be trimmed of those large wooden fronds that grow and dry out every year, and fly off in a big wind (doesn't need to be a hurricane), those fronds will land on your house or car. They weigh a couple pounds each. If you don't have a chain saw on a pole you will probably have to hire someone to trim them. Also, I have seen the roaches that flee the tree after trimming, looking for another place to live. Our courtyard villa neighborhood is now over twenty years old, and many owners have had their palms removed permanently. I've never known a resident who replace a palm with another one.

[Topspinmo]

one of the biggest mistakes you can make.

[bilcon]

Never had a problem with my palms, but they are all native to Florida and this area. Be careful. Landscapers will sell you anything and then they die with the first frost.

[photo1902]

Never had a problem with my palms, but they are all native to Florida and this area. Be careful. Landscapers will sell you anything and then they die with the first frost.

Same here. We have 4 Sylvesters, a Pindo and a Mule Palm. All very lovely, and the maintenance is minimal.

[seoulbrooks]

They look great as long as you do not allow the palm trimmers to perform a "hurricane" cut. Palms will be sickly and look terrible after they get through with the trim. If you are not sure what a "hurricane" cut is check out youtube……..

[capecodkev]

Why is that? I figured when we finally do purchase a home there I would like to have some palm trees.

[fw102807]

Why is that? I figured when we finally do purchase a home there I would like to have some palm trees.

We love our palms and it is very inexpensive to have them trimmed. Totally worth it to us.

[big guy]

Looking for a master gardener who Specializes in palm trees to look at one of my trees. Concerned about his health. Thank you

Go to the government annex on Morse and 466. The Master Gardeners are in the building with the Health Dept on Mondays from 9 am to 3 pm. If the Library on Powell Rd is closer to you, Master Gardeners are there on Fridays in room 102 from 9 am to
3 pm. It's your tax dollars at work.