Warning, dead palms are mush

Ekka · 26th February 2007, 01:52 AM

I've cut a lot of them down, mainly die from lightening strike.

I actually got this one on video.

Around 8mb WMV and 1.35mins

www.treeworld.info/video/mush.wmv

Mrsmorningwood · 26th February 2007, 05:28 AM

See them all the time here too. I don't think homeowners realize how potentially dangerous they can be when they are dead and left like that. A dead tree can stand for years (not that I'd ever recommend it), but with palms it's a crap shoot. And even when they're mush, they can pack a whallop when they fall.
I especially like when the buds are filled with palm weevils and when the plant is felled, this nasty stank permeates the air and bugs go everywhere. I know I shouldn't, but I like those critters. They're my favorites.

TREE-SURFER · 27th February 2007, 01:07 PM

Thats scary stuff. You'd think it'd be ok to climb.. What are the tell tale signs for that sort of decay. We don't get a lot of palms over here, but, it's good to know.

Ekka · 28th February 2007, 01:51 AM

Well, I just know, you cant tell from the ground but you'd soon know if you started climbing and your spikes just went into mush.

Once the head's fallen off you are on race against the clock to get it down ... they rot fast. The outer bark/shell stays in tact looking solid like but inside is just mush.

Check out the monocarpic palm blog, you get some big buggers and the naive wont know what they're up against, experience is the key for this one.

Oh, and it's not really decay, is just dried out as palms are full of water, no heartwood, monocots, big grass!

Mike Poor · 1st March 2007, 10:10 PM

That was scary how mushy the vascular bundles were! Thank God there was room to fell it! Thanks for showing us.

newguy18 · 20th January 2008, 11:15 AM

what can you expect palms are trash.

26th February 2007, 01:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Warning, dead palms are mush I've cut a lot of them down, mainly die from lightening strike. I actually got this one on video. Around 8mb WMV and 1.35mins www.treeworld.info/video/mush.wmv __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

26th February 2007, 05:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mrsmorningwood I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 3	See them all the time here too. I don't think homeowners realize how potentially dangerous they can be when they are dead and left like that. A dead tree can stand for years (not that I'd ever recommend it), but with palms it's a crap shoot. And even when they're mush, they can pack a whallop when they fall. I especially like when the buds are filled with palm weevils and when the plant is felled, this nasty stank permeates the air and bugs go everywhere. I know I shouldn't, but I like those critters. They're my favorites. __________________ I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~Mae West

27th February 2007, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 410	Thats scary stuff. You'd think it'd be ok to climb.. What are the tell tale signs for that sort of decay. We don't get a lot of palms over here, but, it's good to know. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

28th February 2007, 01:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Well, I just know, you cant tell from the ground but you'd soon know if you started climbing and your spikes just went into mush. Once the head's fallen off you are on race against the clock to get it down ... they rot fast. The outer bark/shell stays in tact looking solid like but inside is just mush. Check out the monocarpic palm blog, you get some big buggers and the naive wont know what they're up against, experience is the key for this one. Oh, and it's not really decay, is just dried out as palms are full of water, no heartwood, monocots, big grass! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

20th January 2008, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,683	Re: Warning, dead palms are mush what can you expect palms are trash. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

1st March 2007, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike Poor Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Urbana, IL,usa Posts: 76	That was scary how mushy the vascular bundles were! Thank God there was room to fell it! Thanks for showing us.

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