To ensure your palm tree is being removed using a sustainable and safe method, you really need to hire a professional arborist.

A tree service may take on average two to three hours to complete from depending on the size of the tree.

The first step in the tree removal process is an onsite safety assessment where a professional checks for potential hazards such as nearby structures and electrical wires or power lines. You may need to get an arborist report.

If you need a climber, someone will spot them on the ground and hold the necessary ropes. Generally they will use a pruning saw to clear the canopy of the palm tree.

Once all the canopy of the palm tree has been lopped and lowered down to the ground, the climber will climb down and segment parts of the tree as they descend.

How much does it cost to take down a palm tree?

The palm tree removal cost depends on the tree and location. The average price for tree removal services is $240. You can pay between $150 to $2,500 for a professional tree removal service. The second considerable factor for the cost to have a tree removed is the species. The average price for taking down Cocos Palm can range from $250 to $750 and the average price for Australian Cotton palm tree removals can range from $600 to $1200. The average cost for taking down Canary island date palm/Phoenix palm can range from $1200 to $2400 and he average cost to remove an Australian Cabbage palm (Sabal palm) can range from $500 to $900.

How to remove a palm tree without killing it

Every certified arborist from a tree removal company knows how to remove palm trees completely or transplant them.

To keep it safe after removing a palm tree from the ground, you may want to go for the uprooting and transplanting option.

It is a process you can do yourself if the palm tree is small, but if it is large, you need a professional. arborist

To move a palm tree you will need to cut off around half of the lower crown of the leaves and tie the rest up.

Then dig up the root ball of the palm and ensure the root ball is in shape and protect it to avoid root damage. The rest of the palm plant is kept moist when transplanting.

To increase the chances that palms survive the move, ensure they are replanted as soon as possible. If you are really concerned, consider just trimming it.

In addition, provide them with a sufficient quantity of water, add mulch, untie the leaves, create support ( you can use timbers), and fertilise them when you see new growt).

Cost to remove palm trees by size

The cost of tree service for small trees (5m high) can range from $150 to $300.

The cost of medium tree (5-8m high) service is between $250 to $450.

The cost of large tree (8–12m high) services can ranges from $500 to $600, with the cost for the service of extra-large trees (20m high) ranging from $900 to $2,500.

Take a look at the cost to remove a normal tree for comparison.