Palm tree removal?
 

Has anyone had a palm removed? Would love to remove one and replace with crepe myrtle tree

As from previous posts, you may know, I'm not a fan of palm trees, we had all three, trimmed to 4 inches below ground level. They harbor critters and palm crap that needs maintenance constantly. As beautiful as the Villages keeps our grounds, the only criticism is when we have a storm, it is the only mess visible. Good luck.

I had a fairly large Queen Palm removed by
Winburns Tree Service
352-255-6680 or 352-259-2074
They have experience, were very reasonable,
and did a great job

We just had 2 tall palms removed from our backyard. Ameritree did the work for a very good price. Cleaned up everything. You could hardly tell they were here.

They won't have you pay until you're satisfied. Very good communication as well.

Beautiful trees but so glad our neighbors have them and they get to care for them.

Agree with MX rider - can't go wrong with Ameritree! They removed our dead Pindo palm, stump ground the roots, hand dug the pit for the new palm's root ball and planted a new Pindo. Matt and crew were knowledgeable, cooperative and would not accept second best when the first Pindo delivered was not acceptable! It took two days to find an acceptable replacement and they came back with a beauty taken straight from the field! Clean-up during and after the project was swift and complete. And the price was the best of several quotes we had for the same work. They also provided info and direction re caring for the new palm once planted. It has been 3 weeks and the palm is thriving!

I had several crepe myrtles and found their flowers stained my concrete walk, and if you have them on the lawn, they will drop leaves all over. I found we were better off with no trees.

We are removing a crepe myrtle and replacing with a palm tree

Removing the Palm and planting a Magnolia…

You are planting a real mess maker

As some have said the crepe myrtles are messy with blooms and then leaves in the late fall. Then you have a bare tree for a couple months. Decide if you are going to let it grow or cut it back annually. If left to grow it will be HUGE in a few years

Rich1......Magnolias are very messy. look around at some others and you will see

Moving plants
 

I'm a New Yorker, the only difference I know from one plant to another is if they are real or plastic. I had two sort of palms in a pot about a year ago I moved them to a bed on the side of my house. What a mistake they are now about four times the size, what I would like is to have them moved to the back of the house. Will either of the companies mentioned do that or are there any other suggestions.

I am thinking that no one has ever had a Palm Tree removed.

Magnolia Leaves Breed Mosquitoes
 

Just a heads up that Magnolia leaves are the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. The leaves hold enough moisture.

I had one removed by A&B and another palm (I had purchased separately) planted. $750. I was not satisfied with their work.

I used Winburns for 2 large Queen Anne Palm’s they were great, knowledgeable and reasonable price.

Tree removal
 

Tree Frog Service is very thorough and professional. There are insured and Kanani - owner is a certified arborist. He is very busy. Call 352-446-5043

Size of Crapemyrtle
 

Crapemyrtles come in many sizes. Do your research so that you get one the color and size you want and, once trained to grow in the shape you want, it won’t ever have to be trimmed again. No crapemurder! For example, I wanted a crapemyrtle tree in our front yard, so I chose a Tuscarora that grows to 20’ with a beautiful pink, fragrant flower.

We had 7 of our 9 queens removed by Winburn.
Very responsive...no nonsense work method...very reasonably priced.

Ours were mature, 17 year old queens all more than 25 feet tall and just too prolific at making seed pods and palm fronds and harboring way too many critters!

We have not had one palmetto bug in the house or the lanai since their removal...no more twice per year cleanup and trim.

I love my palms, have a large Sylvester in the front and a smaller Sylvester on the yard along with 2 Ribbon Pam’s that make the most pleasant rustling sound in the breeze. I just love them. As for removing palms the only thing I can tell you is unlike other trees you do not need a permit to remove them as they are considered a grass. Go figure.

And I cannot read a message about a palm tree without reminding everyone that Sago Palms are highly toxic to dogs. Every part of them can kill a dog quickly so please beware.

Airborne Tree Service
 

I had three palms, in one group, that were within a foot of the corner of my garage. My gutters were always full.
I contacted Airborne Tree Service at (352) 347-3332 and they came right out to quote the job.
When they showed up they came in force with very good equipment, heavy duty cranes and very large disposal trucks. They lifted the trees with cranes then cut them off, gently lowered them to the ground and then cut them to place in the disposal truck. They ground the stumps and cleaned up beautifully.
THESE GUYS ARE PROFFESIONALS!

We just had 2 palms removed yesterday. We used Estrada Tree Service. I can not say enough good things about them. Efficient, reasonable, and did great clean up.
Their number 352-267-0970 My name is Debbra Kozinski.

I had 8-9 Queen palms removed after they were badly damaged by several sub-freezing days a number of years ago. They’re easily removed because of their very shallow root systems.

Hello,
Lili's Landscaping will be more than happy to help you with the removal and planting.
352-492-8303 give us a call anytime.

Had 3 huge Queens and one huge Sylvester palm removed by Tree Frog. Amazing equipment. Removed them all and ground down the stumps. Left my property looking neat and clean, replacing the red rock. I have used Kanani before. His work is outstanding. He is extremely professional. Tree Frog!

Really it’s you yard why would you ask our permission

Because of that little piece of paper you signed when you bought the house.

You agreed to the deed restrictions which require ARC approval for landscape changes...

Except palms. You don't need to get permission to remove them. I just had 2 cut down.

I did not know that. Thanks for the info! :coolsmiley:

Crepe Myrtles are not attractive most of the year. Also…when they are bare they sure don’t provide shade.

ARC said a palm was more in the weed family, not a tree, so no removal problems …. just lots of money to put them in, and more money to take them out:clap2:

Oh gosh magnolia are messy and get massive in size . 10 years you’ll be removing that magnolia .