[LndLocked]

They do not have the common name of Palm-etto Bug for nothing.

Giant Cockroaches That Live in Palm Trees | eHow

https://insects.tamu.edu/fieldguide/aimg22.html

ENY-214/IG082: Cockroaches and Their Management
"Outside, cockroaches can be found in leaf litter, mulch, under vegetation, in tree holes, and in palm trees"

[Peazoup]

Thanks to everyone for all the great info.

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by Peazoup

Has anyone had the problem of the landscaper saying the palm tree has become too tall to trim? What does one do in that case? The tree looks terrible and there are messy seeds from the pods everywhere. Any advice??

SueSue,

Email or call me, I may have someone for you

[billethkid]

I second the vote for recommending AGAINST queen palms. Yes they look nice.
They are a very fast growing tree....20-30 feet!!!

They do need a lot of maintenance....twice per year for sure to remove drooping/yellowing/dead palm fronds and the seed pods open and closed ones. At a cost of $8-15 per tree.

One can choose to let nature do it's thing. The dead palm fronds will eventually break off and fall to the ground. The seed pots will put out a zillion thumb sized seeds from multiple pods all through the year making a mess of beds and lawns and wherever.

If I had to do it over again there would not be one on my property.

btk

[2BNTV]

Hi Shirleevee:

I also need a recommendation for trimming a tall palm tree, (actually two), and someone to trim my bushes.

Can you give a recommendation?

Thanks,

Joe, (2bntv)

[Jim 9922]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Hi Shirleevee:

I also need a recommendation for trimming a tall palm tree, (actually two),------
Can you give a recommendation?

Thanks,

Joe, (2bntv)

A chain saw about 2 inches above the ground. That's what we did to our three and have yet to regret it.