[GreggC69]

New Floridian and we have this plant in the front yard. Trying to identify what it is so I can research how it is supposed to be pruned and maintained. Any help is welcomed.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

New Floridian and we have this plant in the front yard. Trying to identify what it is so I can research how it is supposed to be pruned and maintained. Any help is welcomed.

11 Types of Palm Trees in Florida


My guess no 7 or maybe 10 windmill palms?

[tophcfa]

Looks like a fan palm. These things can quickly take over a garden and require a lot of work if you want to keep them under control. After a few years of fighting the one in our garden we decided to get rid of it, which required some ingenuity. After trying to dig it up, we quickly realized the root system was too deeply imbedded in the ground to get it out by hand. After digging around the trunk and roots, we put a tow strap around it that tightened like a noose. We then attached the other end of the strap to the trailer hitch on my truck and I attempted to yank it out of the ground with the truck. The tires on the truck spun and I couldn’t yank it out of the ground. After putting the truck into 4 wheel drive low, I was finally able to yank the dam thing out. It took a lot of dirt to fill in the hole it left. We now have large ceramic flower pots in the garden as we learned they are much easier to care for and it makes controlling the weeds in the garden much easier.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Looks like a fan palm. These things can quickly take over a garden and require a lot of work if you want to keep them under control. After a few years of fighting the one in our garden we decided to get rid of it, which required some ingenuity. After trying to dig it up, we quickly realized the root system was too deeply imbedded in the ground to get it out by hand. After digging around the trunk and roots, we put a tow strap around it that tightened like a noose. We then attached the other end of the strap to the trailer hitch on my truck and I attempted to yank it out of the ground with the truck. The tires on the truck spun and I couldn’t yank it out of the ground. After putting the truck into 4 wheel drive low, I was finally able to yank the dam thing out. It took a lot of dirt to fill in the hole it left. We now have large ceramic flower pots in the garden as we learned they are much easier to care for and it makes controlling the weeds in the garden much easier.

I would not try this method for removing a tree, LOL. Sounds like a hold my beer story that while it ended in a safe way might not have.

[juneroses]

Looks like a European fan palm (chamaerops humilis). If so, it's a hardy, well behaved, relatively small palm.

[Happydaz]

Looks like a European fan palm. This palm is often planted in the front yards of new houses. Mine is 12 years old and I keep it about 6-7 feet high. It can have multiple trunks and I try to keep it to 3 and then when the tallest trunk hides my front post I cut it down to the ground and select another trunk to take the #3 spot. It is a slow growing and it is also a very healthy palm needing minimal care.

[GreggC69]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

Looks like a European fan palm. This palm is often planted in the front yards of new houses. Mine is 12 years old and I keep it about 6-7 feet high. It can have multiple trunks and I try to keep it to 3 and then when the tallest trunk hides my front post I cut it down to the ground and select another trunk to take the #3 spot. It is a slow growing and it is also a very healthy palm needing minimal care.

Thanks. I am worried that it could get too large. Like you, ours is close to the lamp post (just cant see from this angle) and with so many "shoots" it might
get too wide.

[Jboduch]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

New Floridian and we have this plant in the front yard. Trying to identify what it is so I can research how it is supposed to be pruned and maintained. Any help is welcomed.

I agree it looks like a European Fan Palm. The research i’ve done shows they will have a mature height of 15’ tall and 10’ wide. They are not difficult to maintain.

[BoatRatKat]

Very easy to maintain. We have one that's been by our lightpost for over 8 years now and it's never been a problem. Give it a little trim once a year, needs no other care.

[Switter]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Looks like a fan palm. These things can quickly take over a garden and require a lot of work if you want to keep them under control. After a few years of fighting the one in our garden we decided to get rid of it, which required some ingenuity. After trying to dig it up, we quickly realized the root system was too deeply imbedded in the ground to get it out by hand. After digging around the trunk and roots, we put a tow strap around it that tightened like a noose. We then attached the other end of the strap to the trailer hitch on my truck and I attempted to yank it out of the ground with the truck. The tires on the truck spun and I couldn’t yank it out of the ground. After putting the truck into 4 wheel drive low, I was finally able to yank the dam thing out. It took a lot of dirt to fill in the hole it left. We now have large ceramic flower pots in the garden as we learned they are much easier to care for and it makes controlling the weeds in the garden much easier.

This is totally something that I would do, lol.

[tmusone]

It's a European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis). Prune the lower fronds when they turn brown. They are cold hardy and easy to maintain.

[Gerrys]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

11 Types of Palm Trees in Florida


My guess no 7 or maybe 10 windmill palms?

Looks like my queen palm.

[E Cascade]

There are a lot of toxic plants, animals, and chemicals in FL. So be careful! Sago/coontie is sold at the big box stores with no warnings. The root, shoot, and red (gummie bear sized) kernels that your grandchildren and pets will want to eat are poisonous.

[Range Rider]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

New Floridian and we have this plant in the front yard. Trying to identify what it is so I can research how it is supposed to be pruned and maintained. Any help is welcomed.

It looks like a European Fan Palm. I have one in my front yard that I had put there 20 years ago. They are very hardy and easy to trim. Just keep trimming from the bottom to keep the fan type. It's slow growing and has several growth from the root. Keep whichever you want and it looks great. I have 3 and looks great. I trim mine at least once or twice a year.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Gerrys

Looks like my queen palm.

It is definitely not a Queen palm!