How to skin a Palm Tree (& the tools you'll need)

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  • @lancesay
    @lancesay Рік тому +8

    thank you for sharing your knowlegde of how to skin a palm tree... also, love the team work.

  • @brotito9126
    @brotito9126 Рік тому +3

    Looks beautiful!!! I have a Chinese Windmill that I’m ready to skin and I’m very grateful for finding your page. Salud

  • @summerfiltz4460
    @summerfiltz4460 Рік тому +9

    Hey, I just want to say thank you. I watched this video and the next day I went and skinned some of my mom's palm trees. They are looking amazing.

  • @enzomoya1689
    @enzomoya1689 Рік тому +2

    Got damn, thats alot of work! Im taking out a volunteer palm tmrw! Its already ten feet tall at the tip of the fronds. Just going to get worse the higher it gets! Keep up the good work fellas!

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  10 місяців тому +2

      Palms are so fertile! Quick to start popping volunteers 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

  • @chrisanderson3806
    @chrisanderson3806 11 місяців тому +2

    Great Video! I skinned my California Fan palm about 5 years ago and wish this video was around then. Now I know what to do and how it's supposed to be done. I aired on the side of caution and didn't go so far afraid that I would cut too deeply so it looked a bit fuzzier than it should and didn't get those clean rings. Thanks for this!

  • @eduarddvorecky3731
    @eduarddvorecky3731 3 роки тому +99

    Hey mate. This might help you. Me personaly when i do something that leaves a lot of small bits on dificult surface such as gravel usually put down big enough tarp or something and work on top of that so my clean up consists of basicli picking up corners and dumping content of said tarp cutting down clean up time to nearly zero.

    • @joni22262
      @joni22262 2 роки тому +3

      Apperantely you haven’t worked with palm trees….he did it the way everyone I know does it. Skinning can be harmful. Your taking away it’s protection but doesn’t mean it will cause a problem just consider why you want it skinned and it takes time.

    • @eduarddvorecky3731
      @eduarddvorecky3731 2 роки тому +6

      @@joni22262 i didn't, just wanted to give him tip to speed up clean up after his work is done.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 роки тому +21

      I hear you bro, I respect it. Thank you for the advice

    • @joni22262
      @joni22262 2 роки тому +2

      @Wildlife Warrior i had a palm i wanted to get rid of so i thought mmmm let me try this out. The palm is now completely dead. Its dried up and all fronds are brown and have fallen off. I wasnt careful but i dont see were i went into the trunk. This process is hest if started with palms from the begin inning. I say young palm trees but this palm was about 5-6’ tall and it was HEALTHTY.
      Its also not even close to how easy as he makes it. Im not saying anything negative just saying be careful.
      Good luck with your palms.

    • @joni22262
      @joni22262 2 роки тому +1

      @Wildlife Warrior yes this in the tree business is the only ones that should be doing this. My tree is less than 1/2 the height but i didnt want this tree. I tried the method on a tree that didnt matter. In fact i have four more and im going to try to dispose of them the same way. Ive taken care of my palms for about thirty years but i never when and stripped the part of the fonds that was left behind. I trim.

  • @M1GHTY24
    @M1GHTY24 Рік тому +4

    thank you,excellent teaching. appreciate you

  • @israeloropeza1041
    @israeloropeza1041 Рік тому +2

    Horale compa, asta que salio uno de los mios 👍 get it brother

  • @candysnead4807
    @candysnead4807 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much, I have 5 of these in my front yard and now I will be able to tend to them and not have to buy expensive equipment

  • @hubertmaye2449
    @hubertmaye2449 3 роки тому +52

    This was truly knowledgeable and learned so much about how to skin a palm tree. Thank you so much for this content. Amazing job as well.

  • @DeAmorMorte
    @DeAmorMorte Рік тому +2

    I didn't know what to do until your video. I really appreciate your help. Hope you have a good day.

  • @1711april
    @1711april 2 роки тому +2

    Thank You just what i needed to know... 2 huge Canarian palmtrees that needs to be trimmed... great and clear explanation.

  • @Hi-mk4tw
    @Hi-mk4tw 2 роки тому +3

    Here after watching sk8 the infinity! Very helpful, I will definitely hone this knowledge in the near future; thank you!

  • @polarispolaris5077
    @polarispolaris5077 Рік тому +3

    Mmmmm
    The most comprehensive video. Kudos to both of youz. 🎉

  • @gonzalezadan19
    @gonzalezadan19 2 роки тому +1

    Great work, great attention to detail and your sarcasm gave me a good laugh.

  • @JohnJohn-sh1ey
    @JohnJohn-sh1ey Рік тому +2

    Fantastic job 😊

  • @susanhendrix9110
    @susanhendrix9110 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you. I’m a widow with 3 young ones that need that done finally. I’m on a fixed income. Thank you.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +6

      I’m here to help 😁🌴🌴🌴 get those young ones some study gloves and something to cover their mouth and nose to o avoid inhaling all that debris 🙏🏽

  • @angeloflores2614
    @angeloflores2614 3 роки тому +5

    this kinds of job are always overlook some people think it just a no brain job done but they truly wrong. i salute you for loving, putting effort, time to your work

  • @kt798
    @kt798 3 роки тому +60

    Really great instructor. Everyone should take pride in their work the way that he does!

  • @John3Ks
    @John3Ks Рік тому +2

    THANK YOU FOR THIS REAL LIFE HANDS ON LESSON !
    JCK

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  10 місяців тому +1

      Someone’s going to do it either way. 💪🏼

    • @John3Ks
      @John3Ks 10 місяців тому +2

      @@mr.benitezhimself
      Any recommendations for Arizona?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  10 місяців тому +1

      @@John3Ks yes. You hire me 🌴

  • @daver2964
    @daver2964 10 місяців тому +1

    Great job and video! Looks beautiful. Gracias hermano!

  • @stevelarson4625
    @stevelarson4625 3 роки тому +12

    Nice Job. I'll be calling you for work on my palm here in Vegas.

  • @hellyeaOU812
    @hellyeaOU812 2 місяці тому

    wow thank you so much for this video. you take the guesswork out of it and make it understandable for a homeowner to do.

  • @codyparson1728
    @codyparson1728 2 роки тому +1

    I know this video is old but I own a Residential renovation and handyman company in Las Vegas and got a cple requests from clients lately to "clean up thier palm trees". Believe it or not, a regular "saw- saw" added with your razor blade advice really makes the trees look CRAZY clean! Thanks brotha!

  • @financialmastaaa6677
    @financialmastaaa6677 2 місяці тому +1

    I loved this video!! You are one point in your explanations!! Thanks again!!

  • @brianjohnson4802
    @brianjohnson4802 2 роки тому +2

    Fine craftsmanship. I’ll give it a shot this weekend… cheers!

  • @brycekurek2357
    @brycekurek2357 2 роки тому +4

    Hell yeah brother!! Thank you so much for that video. I saw some dudes across the street doing it completely different and it looked like s***! I did mine the way that you did yours and now everybody wants to hire me! Hahaha thanks for the knowledge buddy keep up the good work🤘

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 роки тому +1

      This is music to my ears bro! Thank you for watching, climb safe 🌴

  • @dominicc6988
    @dominicc6988 3 роки тому +15

    Thank you for this video. You taught me so much within these 15 minutes. Your pride and professionalism is outstanding. Thank you for what you do!

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for watching 🙏🏽🌴

    • @dominicc6988
      @dominicc6988 3 роки тому +1

      Do you have proper saga palm pruning techniques?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +2

      Because they are so small, I rarely have to prune them. So I don’t have any videos for sago palms at this moment

    • @dominicc6988
      @dominicc6988 3 роки тому +1

      @@mr.benitezhimself ok thank you. Figured they are pruned with the 9-3 technique still with proper cleaning of the trunk.

  • @MrChando1975
    @MrChando1975 Рік тому +1

    Great video my man. I am looking forward to plan my first foxtail palm tree next week.

  • @ernk75
    @ernk75 3 роки тому +8

    Nice to see people that still pay attention to detail good job.

  • @KammeO
    @KammeO 3 роки тому +9

    😜🐾 My Great Dane puppy thinks My Palm is a BONE Tree... He cleared all that off already.... 👍

  • @connortheamphibia90sfan27
    @connortheamphibia90sfan27 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Mr. Benitez for the instructor to skin Mexican/California Fan Palms.

  • @brendashields4376
    @brendashields4376 Рік тому +1

    Thanks 🙏🏽 I am going to buy leather gloves and the utility blade you showed in this video. I have a pool and my Mexican 🌴 palm trees will look real nice skinned and I see what a great job you guys did.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  Рік тому +2

      Where a face gator or something to protect you from breathing a lot of that debris.
      Even with gloves, be careful with the blades. Safety first.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  Рік тому +1

      But I’m glad I could help, thank you for watching. 😁🌴

  • @lesliejcoronado3145
    @lesliejcoronado3145 3 роки тому +3

    Many thanks for the video! You have made me understand that it is not a task that I want to take on myself so time to call a professional.

  • @arthurbrown2571
    @arthurbrown2571 Рік тому +13

    Sir, you are a great example of what professional work looks like 👍🏽

  • @lionlight777
    @lionlight777 3 роки тому +5

    NIce Work Brother. Respect from California

  • @orkbluefin
    @orkbluefin Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for explaining how to do this! I knew our trees needed a little something else, I just didn't know what or how.

  • @KirkCromer
    @KirkCromer Рік тому +2

    Outstanding information. Thank you very much. You covered the gamut of steps so consumers have an idea of the process.

  • @urbansingletrack1820
    @urbansingletrack1820 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks homes, exactly what I wanted to know

  • @morganer10
    @morganer10 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the Video. Very informative. I have to place a bid on doing this at a hotel they have 27 palms on the property they need booted. Just trying to determine how I should go about pricing this job.

  • @jimbeam7728
    @jimbeam7728 2 роки тому +4

    I do mine the exact same way. Except I use a very sharp machete for the left over hairs. 2 or 3 swings I have on side clean. I only use the regular razor knife when I get near the top, when the branches can no longer be pulled out. Then I make ring cuts as I make.my way up. Makes the palms look majestic. I do the best palms in the entire area hands down.

  • @TacoBell5DollarBox
    @TacoBell5DollarBox 2 роки тому +2

    tree looks stunning

  • @boerpanther1301
    @boerpanther1301 17 днів тому

    Hermoso trabajo Mr. Benítez gracias por la información

  • @daisydomergue9327
    @daisydomergue9327 4 роки тому +20

    Nice job! I do it the same way with the Sabal palms here in Florida. I tell the customers to stay away from the people using chainsaws to skin it.

  • @keithljarvis
    @keithljarvis 5 місяців тому

    This is a great tutorial. Learned everything I needed. Thanks!

  • @mcciaccio
    @mcciaccio 3 роки тому +6

    Great job, I do it the same way, but throw all the debris in a tarp for easier clean up. With a couple people you can carry it all to the trailer or pile it up for the grapple truck quickly.

  • @pelehound
    @pelehound Рік тому +1

    beautiful thx from northern california

  • @randythompson1957
    @randythompson1957 3 роки тому +3

    It is wonderful to find a professional workman.
    There's no doubt that you guys know your trade.
    Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @GeographRick
    @GeographRick 2 роки тому +1

    I wondered how this look was achieved. I'm glad I found your informative video.

  • @j_desander2715
    @j_desander2715 2 роки тому +6

    I love your work dude I've been a trimmer in ohio for 6 years and have plans to move to Florida in about a year so wanna learn as much about palms and taking care of them good work

  • @marckenny3131
    @marckenny3131 3 роки тому +3

    Great post video, and fabulous demonstration.
    You have inspired me to go and skin my Washingtona palm, here in Dublin, Ireland🇮🇪, as there are no expert palm trimmers like you here🙄
    So glad I came across your channel 👍 thank you👍👌

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +2

      I’m here to help my friend ! Greetings from Las Vegas Nevada

  • @elgerio3490
    @elgerio3490 4 роки тому +13

    Badass video man very insightful

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 роки тому +6

      I’m trying to make more insightful videos of my work and explain why I do things the way I do. It’s a work in progress. 😅 thank you for watching

  • @cathykichler1079
    @cathykichler1079 3 роки тому +12

    Hi and thanks for the great vid! My fan palm is 3-4 stories high. How do you decide how far up the tree to go?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +25

      The palm usually lets you know when you’re skinning too much because as you skin, you’ll notice what you’re taking off, is the dry “bark” when you skin, and it’s wet or moisturized, that’s a sign you should stop.
      Hopefully that helps

  • @debbiemurphy2608
    @debbiemurphy2608 Рік тому +2

    Your work is fantastic and you explain everything clearly. What a beautiful job

  • @BillyOnYouTube
    @BillyOnYouTube 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks Mr. Benitez. Got 2 big palm trees in front of my house that I need to maintain out here in the Sun City of El Paso. The trees look nice after properly trimmed. This video helped a lot and is very educational. Thanks!!!

  • @JFredick
    @JFredick 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I am adding A&L to my contacts list. Buying a property and I was just curious how this was done. You’ve earned my future business.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!
      I’m here in Vegas and henderson at your service 🌴

  • @billw7222
    @billw7222 Рік тому +2

    I have a 30 foot palm tree and the bottom of it is growing over my side walk. What is the best way to cut this back and will it hurt the tree? It's grown over about a foot and half. Love your video hear and will jump on this palm this weekend.

  • @ricardodelriego4013
    @ricardodelriego4013 2 роки тому +2

    Great video hey can you do a video how to skin a date palm thank you

  • @ninagrierson-jones5812
    @ninagrierson-jones5812 Рік тому +1

    looks great! definately informative and satisfying to watch- thanks guys!

  • @Killianwsh
    @Killianwsh 4 роки тому +9

    Great work & attitude! "Do it right or not at all!" That work ethic will ALWAYS make you stand above the competition in your customers eyes & will earn you respect and referrals!

  • @Gerryza
    @Gerryza 3 роки тому +3

    Gracias por publicar este video, no sabía cómo es que limpiaban/rasuraban esta clase de palmeras. Había leído que lo hacían con un “cúter” pero no sabía cómo. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @bettybowls424
    @bettybowls424 3 роки тому +3

    Thank You Mr. Benitez for a great instructional video I will definitely use you technique when I skin my palm trees. You and Daniel have great work ethics.

  • @malcolmjohns3282
    @malcolmjohns3282 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent vid. I can do this and will start on my palms tomorrow!

  • @pearlintheoyster
    @pearlintheoyster 3 роки тому +3

    Thank u. Pandemic got me good with diy for minor yard work
    Will consider u if i need my palms on top trim. 😊

  • @obo7707
    @obo7707 2 роки тому +1

    Always wanted to know how the pros do it. Good job. Lots of work.

  • @garydelgado2478
    @garydelgado2478 3 роки тому +5

    Well done! A solid instructional video for the uninitiated like me. I am going to give this a shot on the half dozen palm trees on my property. Thank you gentlemen.

  • @eastac4680
    @eastac4680 Рік тому +2

    U are awesome 👍😂 sounds like some Dorks had some PPE comments in the past, AWESOME JOB

  • @BartdeBeule
    @BartdeBeule 10 місяців тому +1

    Great demonstration! Can you use the tree parts in a wood burner? It is a lot of waste no?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  9 місяців тому

      It’s definitely flammable! But I wouldn’t use it a replacement for wood.
      Yes, a lot of waste

  • @davidpalmer9780
    @davidpalmer9780 Рік тому +3

    Pro tip: It's so much easier to start at the bottom of the trunk to remove the old fronds becaue they lock-in all the other fronds above it to the trunk.
    Your welcome!

  • @martinlopez-d8l
    @martinlopez-d8l 2 місяці тому +1

    Love your guys work ethic!

  • @rubyc2436
    @rubyc2436 3 роки тому +6

    Beautiful work. Wish you guys had a company in Texas.

  • @michaelbrown5551
    @michaelbrown5551 3 роки тому +12

    Great video.. Thank you. I am considering having a local pro do this for my one 20 foot palm. I've seen his work and he is meticulous using the techniques you demonstrate. He says he stops before the area where the tree becomes 'tender'. I am in an extreme fire risk area in Northern California and am thinking of having this done to reduce the places where embers can become lodged. Dead palm fronds are insanely flammable. Thanks.

  • @genedorn3173
    @genedorn3173 2 роки тому +1

    This is the best video I've seen. You make it look so easy!

  • @Anthony-rn6gl
    @Anthony-rn6gl Рік тому +1

    Great instruction, learned a lot. Doing my palms this weekend!

  • @eightto-nine3163
    @eightto-nine3163 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you

  • @sharlahansen4143
    @sharlahansen4143 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!!! very informative! Now I can finish the trees in my yard

  • @zombiehunter5923
    @zombiehunter5923 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you bro very helpful

  • @pasyouby
    @pasyouby 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work🙏😆❤️

  • @dylanarrowood7823
    @dylanarrowood7823 Рік тому

    You guys did a awesome job! Keep up the good work

  • @charmainemarino4151
    @charmainemarino4151 3 роки тому +3

    Very good advice. Using the blade to make it look soooooo nice. Gonna do that on mine next trim.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +3

      Can’t go wrong with giving your palms that resort look 😄

    • @pffgah5004
      @pffgah5004 Рік тому

      Thank you so much for this tutorial! Very informative!

  • @Game-ls2mo
    @Game-ls2mo 3 роки тому +2

    Thx for the video.
    Can you show how to strip the trunk of a trachycarpus fortunei?
    Greetings from the netherlands

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому

      I’d use a chainsaw to shave down that Chinese windmill
      Thank you for watching

  • @mmp495
    @mmp495 2 роки тому +1

    Beast mode! Great info... thank you!!

  • @mrcolemr
    @mrcolemr 3 роки тому +5

    Super dope video. I always wondered how this was done. If you take your time and do it right then it comes out beautiful.

  • @teresareesman9364
    @teresareesman9364 2 роки тому +1

    Would you clean a canary island date palm the same wsy?

  • @karlarubio06
    @karlarubio06 3 роки тому +2

    I wasn't doing that bad then. I have about 10 palm trees. I'm cleaning some and getting rid of others. Thanks for the tips

  • @robertfonseca1
    @robertfonseca1 2 роки тому +2

    Gracias Benítez!

  • @svkoukla9842
    @svkoukla9842 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for posting this. I have a palm tree that is completely out of control. It's like a cluster **** with multiple trunks. Hired someone to clean it up. They only reduced it by 30%--and I paid out the wazzoo. Now I will attack. It's war.

  • @DizneyTree
    @DizneyTree 3 роки тому +3

    I have a tiny little Mexican fan palm growing. Can you show us how to take care of a small one? How to cut the fan leafs (sorry not sure what to call them) prune them I think I read. A couple of years ago some neighbors chopped down his big tall beautiful palm tree and I was saddened to see it go because I loved it. So I strongly believe my little palm is growing from a seed from that tree. I want to take good care of it.

  • @ChelseaGroves88
    @ChelseaGroves88 3 місяці тому +2

    How do you know where to start pulling off the pieces? Just keep trying until you find a loose one near the bottom?

  • @helly5588
    @helly5588 2 роки тому +1

    Can the same be done to the super wide ones that don't grow really tall? I have two in my front yard that are like 6 feet wide and 15 feet tall. Not the skinny tall ones. Can this be done to those aswell?

  • @abelrodriguez3659
    @abelrodriguez3659 Рік тому +1

    Very nice work Mexican Brother

  • @darinmendez33
    @darinmendez33 4 роки тому +7

    Good work my friend!

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 роки тому +6

      Trying to make better quality videos 😅 I appreciate it

    • @darinmendez33
      @darinmendez33 4 роки тому +5

      @@mr.benitezhimself keep trying, cuz it's working.

  • @ruthlessluder
    @ruthlessluder 3 роки тому +2

    Hey can you link your gloves? How much you charged for that tree?

  • @scottfree7028
    @scottfree7028 3 роки тому +2

    I have a 10ft palm tree stump in the corner of my yard it’s right flush against the wall I just cut the palm down with a chainsaw but I’m afraid I won’t be able to get the stump out without a grinder am I right? Or can I burn it or something?

  • @MariaE-h6z
    @MariaE-h6z 4 місяці тому

    Muy buen trabajo muchachos yo vivo en oregon y me puse a limpiar mi Palma pero no way lo voy a terminar yo tengo 65 y muy poco fuerza en mis manos ya le dije a mi esposo que busque a alguien que sepa hacerlo y con los tips de ustedes me voy a poner abusada y tambien se me olvidaba decirles que mi Palma es de las largas

  • @papaeric1366
    @papaeric1366 3 роки тому +9

    Dope job. Great elaborating every detail. I’m going to attempt this in my backyard palm. Thanks👍

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you 🌴 just be safe and be careful with any insects that might pop up

  • @alfriedar5970
    @alfriedar5970 Рік тому +1

    Hey thanks for making this video …if you had to trim the top and also skin it … How do you decide what to charge? What did that job run?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  11 місяців тому

      I don’t remember the #s. But I know it was a lot
      I charge by the foot, I charge a separate charge for pruning. Plus hauling away all the debris, gas, labor, etc

  • @hebneh
    @hebneh 2 роки тому +3

    In the tropics, the majority of palms never need this type of cleaning because they shed their leafstalks completely and smoothly, on their own. In the western desert, however, you have only a few palms available for cultivation that can endure the extreme heat, and they don't cooperate with those who want them to be neat and not stubbled.

  • @takingprofits9606
    @takingprofits9606 3 роки тому +3

    Best video I have seen - thanks much for the instruction

  • @samsonsuarez2367
    @samsonsuarez2367 3 роки тому +3

    straight to the point with details!