Palm trees are plants that are often pruned for safety and aesthetic reasons. When they are full of dry leaves, they can give the feeling of abandonment, apart from the fact that, when they come off, they can harm people. But, When and how are palm trees pruned?
Let's know how we can make our plants look beautiful and healthy.
Palm tree pruning season
The ideal time is right at the end of winter or in autumn. It is usually done in summer too, but if you live in an area where the Red weevil and/or Paysandisia are proliferating, pruning them in the hottest months of the year is exposing the plant to a danger that can be fatal unless proper precautions are carried out. necessary treatments.
If you live in the north, where the climate is cool, then you can prune during the warmest season of the year. Still, do not trust. It is also better to carry out preventive treatments against the two pests mentioned above to avoid problems.
How are they pruned?
Palm tree pruning will consist of removing the following:
- Dry, diseased, or weak leaves. It is not advisable to remove green leaves, but if necessary, a single crown of leaves could be removed.
- Fruit bunches can be cut, although it is not necessary.
As you can see, you don't really have to remove more than a few leaves. What's more, if more were cut, the plant could get sick.
What does it take to prune palm trees?
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Depending on the size, the following may be necessary:
- Safety harness
- Stairs
- Saw
- Anti-cut gloves
- Palm knife
- Chainsaw
- Crane
- Mask
- Stainless steel sling with jaw
- And a person who is with you, just in case. 😉
Remember disinfect tools before and after to use them, with pharmacy alcohol.
With these tips, your palm trees will look very beautiful and will be healthy.