Palm trimming & removal · Fort Myers & Lee County
Palm tree trimming and removal in the City of Palms
Brown fronds hanging over the pool, coconuts over the driveway, seed pods staining the lanai, or a palm that’s declining — tell us how many palms and what kind, and we’ll connect you with a local palm-service professional for a free estimate.
- Royal, queen, sabal, coconut, date and more
- Trimming, seed pods, coconuts and removal
- One request for all of your palms
Tree Trimming Service is a local request service. Estimates and tree work are handled by independent Fort Myers-area tree professionals. How it works
Get a palm service estimate
Free, no obligation to hire. About 1 minute.
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Palm Tree Service: the problems we hear most
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“Brown fronds and seed pods are all over the pool deck.”
How we help
Request trimming plus seed-pod removal for every palm in one visit. List them, like “6 queens and 2 royals.”
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“Coconuts are hanging over the driveway.”
How we help
Coconut removal before they drop on cars, people or the pool cage. It’s a quick add to any palm request.
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“Someone offered to ‘hurricane cut’ my palms.”
How we help
UF/IFAS says don’t. Only brown or hanging fronds should come off, and green fronds keep palms stronger in storms.
Trim palms the way UF/IFAS recommends
Fort Myers is the “City of Palms,” and palms get over-trimmed here more than almost anywhere. UF/IFAS extension guidance is simple: only remove fronds that are completely brown, or hanging below horizontal — the “9 o’clock to 3 o’clock” line. Green fronds are still feeding the palm.
The tight “hurricane cut” that leaves a few upright fronds actually weakens palms. After major Florida hurricanes, heavily pruned palms were more likely to snap at the crown. If someone offers to “skin it tight,” ask them to leave the green fronds.
Common palm requests
- Removing dead and hanging fronds from royal, sabal, queen and date palms
- Seed-pod and fruit removal (queen palm fruit and royal palm seeds can be messy and stain pavers)
- Coconut removal before they fall on cars, people or the pool cage
- Removing declining or dead palms — including queen palms, which UF/IFAS lists among the less wind-resistant palms
- Palm removal to make room for a pool, addition or new landscaping
Signs a palm may need to come out
A declining palm can’t grow a new crown the way a hardwood tree regrows limbs. When the bud is gone, the palm is gone.
- The newest spear leaf is brown, wilted or pulls out easily
- The crown is shrinking and the trunk is narrowing (“pencil-pointing”)
- Oozing, cracks or soft areas in the trunk
- A strong new lean after a storm
Have a photo of the tree?
Send it with your request. It’s the fastest way to a realistic estimate.
Simple, free, no obligation
How it works — about a minute of your time
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Snap a photo, tell us what you need
Pick the service, add the address and a sentence. Photos straight from your phone help most.
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We review it
We check the details and flag anything urgent. Then we note what the job needs: size, access, stumps, debris.
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We connect you with a local pro
An independent Fort Myers-area tree-service provider suited to the job and your neighborhood.
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You get your estimate
The provider contacts you directly and gives you an estimate. You decide whether to hire them.
Where we take requests
Palm Tree Service across Fort Myers, Naples & Lee County
Local context matters. Rules, property types and storm exposure all vary across the county. Pick your area for details.
- Tree service in South Fort Myers
- Tree service in McGregor Corridor
- Tree service in Whiskey Creek
- Tree service in Iona
- Tree service in Gateway
- Tree service in Buckingham
- Tree service in North Fort Myers
- Tree service in Lehigh Acres
- Tree service in Estero
- Tree service in Naples
We also accept requests from Fort Myers (city), San Carlos Park, Cypress Lake, Villas, Harlem Heights, Fort Myers Shores, Olga, Alva, Tice, Palmona Park and other Lee and Collier County communities. Not sure? Send your request and we’ll let you know.
How often should palms be trimmed in Fort Myers?
Most palms only need a trim once or twice a year to remove fully brown fronds and fruit. Coconut palms may need attention more often if they overhang areas where people walk or park.
Should I have my palms “hurricane cut” before storm season?
No. UF/IFAS research and extension guidance say over-pruned palms are more likely to be damaged. Remove brown and hanging fronds and loose coconuts, and leave the healthy green crown.
Can you quote multiple palms and a tree removal in one request?
Yes. Check every service you need, list the palms (for example, “6 queen palms around the pool, 2 royals out front”), and attach a photo or two.
Do palm stumps need to be ground?
Palm stumps are fibrous and break down differently from hardwood stumps, but most people still have them ground so they can replant or lay sod. Ask for it in the same estimate.
Ready to get your tree problem handled?
Send one request with a couple of photos. It’s free, there’s no obligation, and a local provider will contact you about the estimate.