Palms are everywhere in Clovis, and a neglected one turns into a problem fast: dead fronds become a fire and falling hazard, seed pods drop a sticky mess, and the dense skirt of old growth is a favorite nesting spot for rats. We trim and skin palms cleanly, at any height, so yours stays an asset instead of a liability.
What's Included in a Palm Trim
- Removing dead, brown, and drooping fronds
- Cutting off seed pods and flower stalks before they drop and sprout
- "Skinning" the old dead boots off the trunk for a clean look (on species that allow it)
- Shaping the crown without the harmful "hurricane cut"
- Full cleanup and haul-away of every frond
Trimmed Properly — Not Stripped Bare
A palm has a limited number of green fronds, and over-trimming it into a skinny "pineapple" starves and weakens the tree. We take what's dead, dying, and hazardous and leave enough healthy canopy for the palm to stay strong. For tall Mexican fan and date palms, we have the equipment to reach the crown safely — no ladders propped against a 40-foot trunk.
Pest tip: the thick skirt of dead fronds on an untrimmed palm is prime rat habitat in the Valley. Yearly trimming keeps them out.
What Palm Trimming Costs in Clovis
Palm trimming runs roughly $80 to $500+ per palm based on height and how overgrown it is. Short ornamentals are quick; tall, long-neglected fan palms take more time and gear. Doing several at once lowers the per-palm price. Free quotes always.
How Often Palms Need It
Most Clovis palms look and do best trimmed once a year, usually in late spring or summer after the pods form. We'll recommend the right timing for your species when we come out.