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Q.Is My Foxtail Palm Too Tall And Causing A Danger Of Falling?

Zone 96789 | Anonymous added on May 9, 2021 | Answered

My tree is 20 years old and about 30 feet high. It seems healthy. I’m concerned about it falling over. I live in a tropical climate.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on May 12, 2021

They can't be pruned for height, and removing fronds will only serve to weaken the trunk. It's possible that a storm will take the top off the tree at some point, but I don't think there's a lot to worry about in terms of it falling over, unless you weaken the trunk by too much pruning.

Here's an article about your lovely tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/foxtail-palm/foxtail-palm-tree.htm

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