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

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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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/12/2021 @ 5:12 pm

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.

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