Is Skinning A Palm Tree Recommended?

Is “Skinning” a Palm Tree considered to be part of Normal Maintenance and Care of the Tree? Is Skinning a Palm Tree beneficial to the Tree? Are there any risks to Tree? BR, Nic

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 09/01/2020 @ 10:19 am

Yes, there are several risks associated with doing this. Many people still hang on to the old misconception that this is healthy for a palm tree, when in reality this coating of dead leaves help protect it from the elements!

Doing so may make the tree more visually appealing, but it comes with potential risks. It does not always cause problems, but it definitely makes the tree more prone to the environment and disease.

This article will help you to know how to prune palms, correctly, which should not be done often at the risk of the tree's health:

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