A dead or severely diseased palm is a significant structural hazard. Unlike hardwood trees that can stand for years after death, dead palms deteriorate rapidly in Florida's heat and humidity, losing structural integrity within months of dying. The trunk becomes spongy and can collapse unpredictably, posing serious risk to people, vehicles, and structures nearby.
Lethal yellowing disease, ganoderma butt rot, and Texas Phoenix palm decline are among the diseases that commonly kill palms in Lee County. These conditions are not treatable once established, and removal is the only responsible course. Our crews safely dismantle even tall, compromised palms using ropes and rigging to control every section as it comes down.