May 24th, 2026
Steven Sanders
Dead Palm Tree Removal: When It’s Time to Take It Down
How to Tell If Your Palm Is Dead
- All fronds brown and drooping
- Crown has fallen or snapped off
- Trunk is soft or hollow
- No new growth for months
- Fungal growth on trunk
Why You Can’t Leave It Standing
- Hurricane season: 30-foot projectile waiting to happen
- Falling hazard: Dead palms shed fronds and trunks collapse
- Pests: Attracts palmetto bugs, rats, beetles
- Property value: Tanks curb appeal
- HOA fines: Many communities require removal
Cost
$200-$800+ depending on height, location, and stump removal.
What Killed Your Palm?
- Lethal bronzing disease – no cure once symptoms appear
- Ganoderma butt rot – fungal, rots from inside
- Over-pruning – death by a thousand cuts
- Lightning strikes – Central Florida is the lightning capital
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