Are we allowed to remove an overgrown Roebelini in the front yard?
 

I am closing on a 6 year old house in about 30 days. The front yard has an overgrown roebelini that is blocking the lamppost and is really too big for where it is. Are we allowed to remove Roebilini's in our front yard? Do we need ARC approval to do so? Can anyone recommend someone who could remove it?

Thanks,

Cindy

A quick call to Customer Service (352/753-4508) would your best bet.

I suspect a robelini is a palm which is a grass and not a tree and can therefore be removed without any approval. But to be on the safe side, give Customer Service a call.

It is very quick and easy to get ARC to rule on something like this, so I suggest you play safe and get them involved.

Community Standards. ARC is a part.

352-751-3912

Any of the several landscapers who will knock on your door or leave flyers within the first week after you close. For something like that they should all be fine and probably already working in your neighborhood.

Roebelenii Palm - Cherrylake Roebelenii Palm - Cherrylake


Pictures.

So most Robellini’s are actually 3 (or sometimes 2) separate “trees/trunks” joined together at the nursery, when still young.

If you cut one out, would it look better/give you the room you need?

Just an option.

It’s a Palm, if you don’t want it, get rid of it. Robellini’s don’t handle a frost well either. It doesn’t seem to kill them, just makes them look bad and need lots of trimming. We are contemplating getting rid of ours, the work it requires has outweighed the pleasure it provides.

Possibly. But I am not a fan of palms because of the thorns and mess and I really don't like where it was planted. Was thinking of removing it and redoing some of the front landscape.

Watch out for the underground power line to the lamp post

Before you redo front landscape, file ARC paperwork with what you are removing and adding. It’s one thing to remove a palm, change of landscape requires approval. I took before pics, did an after photoshop for ARC. Plan approved with zero issues, other than I needed to add two more plants.

I have two in my front yard and three in my enclosed back yard and they are my least favorite tree that constantly needs trimming. Mine were three arms each. What I ended up doing when I was ready to yank them, was I had my landscaper just cut to the ground one arm each that was growing beyond where it should. It made a big difference to just remove one arm. Lets face it Robelinnis while prickley are oh so Florida. Just a thought, you might try this method first.

I have 2 in my yard free to anyone who wants to dig them up. Not too big.

Yes! Palm trees do not require approvel to remove.

I recommend Tree Frog. Lanai Morris owner and licensed arborist. I have had many palms removed by him that had been put in by another landscaper. Some were in difficult positions near the house or between 2 other trees. He may be able to save your Robellini. They are beautiful if trimmed correctly.

Interesting reading ... we love our 3 trunk Robellini. We've been having out landscaper (Jireh) trim is quarterly. And on the most recent trimming, they recommended and completed a diamond cut on the trunks. It looks beautiful. I just learned how to trim it safely myself (it's not difficult) and am now retired thus will likely do so. I'll still have Jireh come once a year and clean up the trunks. The Jireh team is excellent both on offering advice and doing the work.

Kanani Morris

Contact info for Tree Frog please? Thanks.

My google search for them gave me 352-446-5043

Thanks! My google search gave me photos of Tree Frogs - LOL

Palm trees are considered grass so no pre approval is required to remove them p