124 year old cocos palms| queen palms

Ekka · 30th April 2008, 04:12 AM

I often get asked, what happens when palms get old?

Errr, not a lot, they just get tall and live.

These are in Brisbane City Botanical gardens, planted 1884, and not in the best spot with lawn. They're tall but still full heads with plenty of the usual crap sticking out.

Done it · 30th April 2008, 04:33 AM

I've got 4 to do on Tuesday, he called them "Queen palms", I called them xxxx cocos, got the job anyway, not that I wanted it.

newguy18 · 30th April 2008, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I often get asked, what happens when palms get old?

Errr, not a lot, they just get tall and live.

These are in Brisbane City Botanical gardens, planted 1884, and not in the best spot with lawn. They're tall but still full heads with plenty of the usual crap sticking out.

Is your next big cleaning job?

JohN Dee · 1st May 2008, 12:05 AM

Maybe it is the picture not doing its justice, but those palms look pretty short for some 100+ years old...

We've got some great trees in our Sydney botanical gardens too. *Cough* Philinsydney... Including dirty ass cocos palms too :P

Thanks

treestyle · 1st May 2008, 01:59 AM

cheers Ekka, pretty cool to know that they last that long.

Quantum Leaf · 1st May 2008, 04:02 AM

The size and age of these trees are impressive.
It must have taken Sydney siders another century to catch on to this species. Their was a real trend during the 1980's to plant this species (prolific, particularly around pools) and the trend followed during the 1990's to take them out.
They kept me well employed!

Done it · 1st May 2008, 04:23 AM

I hate doing them, but they're everywhere.

How much are they charging to tip them over your way? $145 a tonne, at the closest here, $135 or $90 if I drive 1/2 hour each way.

Nice truck, what type of V2 is that?

Quantum Leaf · 1st May 2008, 06:14 AM

I was a utility arb for 12 years, however I hung up my leg irons 7 years ago, and only consult and teach now. Don't know what the tipping fee is, but I sure don't miss them Cocus Palms. Now I remove them with my pen, much easier.
The truck isn,t as old as it looks, it has 4 on the tree!

Ekka · 1st May 2008, 01:49 PM

I say about the only houses that dont have them here are the ones where they were cut down.

Still prolific, and commonly planted in the worst spots where there's no room to swing a cat.

shaggs · 1st May 2008, 04:08 PM

Done it, tip fees for palms START at $145/tonne near me (Sutherland). Its crazy and makes you start to think of attempting to chip them again???

The problem is near the tips are lots of illegal dumping from undercutting door knockers....... ooooh, dont get me started!!!!

philinsydney · 5th May 2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

We've got some great trees in our Sydney botanical gardens too. *Cough* Philinsydney

Oddly enough, I did take some photos of some rainforest trees from Sydney RBG.
"No!", I hear you say. "It can't be true!"
But it is! I'll post them shortly.
I suppose this is not the best moment to admit that I'm a subscriber to PalmTalk.

Done it · 5th May 2008, 06:14 AM

Aaaah, Phil not that place, [palmtalk]

30th April 2008, 04:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Done it Fly'n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parramatta. nsw. Australia. Posts: 165	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms I've got 4 to do on Tuesday, he called them "Queen palms", I called them xxxx cocos, got the job anyway, not that I wanted it.

1st May 2008, 12:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms Maybe it is the picture not doing its justice, but those palms look pretty short for some 100+ years old... We've got some great trees in our Sydney botanical gardens too. Cough Philinsydney... Including dirty ass cocos palms too :P Thanks __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

1st May 2008, 01:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
treestyle Fly'n Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 119	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms cheers Ekka, pretty cool to know that they last that long.

1st May 2008, 04:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quantum Leaf Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illawarra, NSW Posts: 13	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms The size and age of these trees are impressive. It must have taken Sydney siders another century to catch on to this species. Their was a real trend during the 1980's to plant this species (prolific, particularly around pools) and the trend followed during the 1990's to take them out. They kept me well employed!

1st May 2008, 04:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Done it Fly'n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parramatta. nsw. Australia. Posts: 165	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms I hate doing them, but they're everywhere. How much are they charging to tip them over your way? $145 a tonne, at the closest here, $135 or $90 if I drive 1/2 hour each way. Nice truck, what type of V2 is that?

1st May 2008, 06:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Quantum Leaf Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illawarra, NSW Posts: 13	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms I was a utility arb for 12 years, however I hung up my leg irons 7 years ago, and only consult and teach now. Don't know what the tipping fee is, but I sure don't miss them Cocus Palms. Now I remove them with my pen, much easier. The truck isn,t as old as it looks, it has 4 on the tree!

1st May 2008, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms I say about the only houses that dont have them here are the ones where they were cut down. Still prolific, and commonly planted in the worst spots where there's no room to swing a cat. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

1st May 2008, 04:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 458	Re: 124 year old cocos palms\| queen palms Done it, tip fees for palms START at $145/tonne near me (Sutherland). Its crazy and makes you start to think of attempting to chip them again??? The problem is near the tips are lots of illegal dumping from undercutting door knockers....... ooooh, dont get me started!!!!

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