Importance of the Palm Beard - Prune Like a Pro

[@ayoutubechannel6527]

Well done sir! This is the exact video I was searching for. I have an impressive pair of palms I plan to preserve around our landscape improvements in Mt. Helix. Thanks for the video!

[@pcofranc]

Nice little video. I didn't realized the importance of the beard for nesting.

[@jadapolinar557]

I like the beard. I have two mature ones here in north florida and it's growing very fast!

[@46FreddieMercury91]

I've heard they don't grow big in Florida as they get struck by lightning?

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

Very intetesting, I use to live in Daytona Beach.

[@thiago_thesaint]

Is it okay to remove the old leaf stalks from the trunk of these trees?

[@subninja8069]

I had a Fillibuster Palm in my garden yet it was too cold for it were I live. sad to see it leave this earth.

[@owemylife]

They eventually fall off in big sections when left bearded. Climbers need to be very careful if they are trimming a heavily bearded tree since they can come loose in large sections, pushing the climber back against his or her harness and breaking their backs from the sheer weight bearing down on them. Birds, rats, squirrels. It is great habitat but not right next to my house.

[@josephastier7421]

I trim mine each year just so it doesn't build up to the point of a deadly frondalanche.

[@KingTriton1837]

We have lots here in the San Francisco Bay area.

[@so_cal_mom]

So interesting! Who knew!

[@eline65]

Is there a way (and maybe even right time of the year) to remove the shoots that make the seeds?

[@kevino1489]

Whenever you trim the palm fronds it's a good idea to remove the seed pods

[@lextacy2008]

Just add sunglasses to the beard.

[@vegasOasis]

"California fan palm" is Washingtonia filifera
"Mexican fan palm" is Washingtonia robusta
Hybrids of the two are possible, called a "filibusta"
The palm in this video is a Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta)

[@kevino1489]

I think it's useful to protect the heart of the palm tree is well

[@nclyson]

My homeowner's association disagrees. I get letters in the mail if my trees have a beard:(

[@sanitsamantha6440]

I want to know about importance of the palm tree who can write for me thank alot of.

[@evanq4366]

Washingtonia filifera is the California fan palm washingtonia robusta is the mexican fan palm

[@thiago_thesaint]

Is it okay to remove the old palm stalks from the trunk of these trees?

[@eddiezweers4158]

Washingtonia Robusta = The Mexican Fan Palm. Washingtonia Filifera = Californian Fan Palm.

[@thiago_thesaint]

Is it okay to remove the old leaf stalks from the trunk of these trees?

[@Makuya]

Washingtonia filibusta= ????

[@Florin-jt3ym]

@@Makuya filabusta is a hybrid between a filifera and robusta.

[@JasonHoningford]

Also a nest for ants and bees

[@lehteadnorof]

i have an owl there =)..i don't rodents because of the owl.

[@joshuazamarripa7389]

We're I live we have a lot

[@Damie236]

Sir I would have to disagree with you because the beard on that tree encourages more than just cute lil' birdies to live in it. And I'm talking from experience, rodents love to live in those trees and another thing they look really untidy and makes their sorroundings look messy. On the other hand keep the beard trimmed and they'll enhance any property and their surroundings. So give Trust me the damn dird will find somewhere else to live.

[@mickobrien3156]

I understand trimming for practical reasons, like being fire safe. That's fine. But the 'beard' or 'skirts' the Washingtonia palms naturally have look great. I hate when they're all pruned and too manicured. Then they look kinda ditzy, like a schmuck is caring for them. I like them natural-looking. But nothing is as bad as when a beautiful Phoenix canariensis is pruned to hell. I like when the fronds fall like a weeping willow all the way to the ground until it naturally ages out and gets too tall. Fine. Sorry for the rant. I just hate overly manicured landscaping. It's like people just can't leave well enough alone.