How to skin a palm tree, and the tools you'll need.
Every palm tree has a different look.Palm trees need regular maintenance in order to look good.Maintaining a palm tree involves removing dead leaves and fronds.A smooth surface on the trunk of the palm tree will enhance the look of it and will help you get rid of dead leaves.To skin a palm tree, follow the steps below.
Call your local nursery to find out what type of palm tree you have.Some types of palm trees are self-cleaning in that the dead leaves fall off by themselves and skinning may damage it.
Carefully examine the dead leaves to see how close to the trunk you will need to cut.The health and growth of the palm tree will be negatively affected by cutting into the trunk.
Pull the dead leaf with one hand and cut it with the other.It's important to cut as close to the trunk as possible.
At a time, cut off each dead leaf.If it's easier for you, you can work your way around the tree, but it may take less time if you work on each side.
Adding a tropical appearance to your landscape, palm trees shade your garden plants with their fronds.If you want to grow a dwarf palm in the U.S., you should move a mature palm with a maximum 10-foot height.The root-initiation zone is where palm trees grow their roots.The rootball size provides enough anchorage for the tree at the new site as well as adequate root quantities for hydration and absorption as the palm creates new roots.You should inspect the soil line against the trunk as you settle the palm into its new location.To avoid stunting, your palm tree needs to be replanted to its previous location.