Palm Tree Pruning
Safe crown reduction for all palm species — no over-pruning, no 'pineapple cuts'.
About our palm tree pruning service
Palms only have one growing point at the top — over-prune and you kill the palm. We prune to the '9 and 3' rule (no fronds removed above the horizontal) which preserves long-term health while keeping the crown manageable.
Common requests: queen palms over walls, kentia palms in courtyards, cycads (technically not palms but treated similarly).
When you need this service
- Fronds overhanging walls or paving
- Annual maintenance
- Pre-summer storm prep
How we approach every job
- 1
Health check
Bud and crown state — never prune a stressed palm hard.
- 2
Selective cuts
Brown and clearly dying fronds removed; live green retained above horizontal.
- 3
Shape
Crown rounded, seed pods removed.
Palm Tree Pruning across Gauteng
We cover the East Rand, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Hartbeespoort. Pick your suburb for local pricing context and a faster callout.
Palm Tree Pruning — common questions
Why not the 'pineapple cut'?
Over-pruning weakens the trunk, slows growth and predisposes the palm to disease. We don't do it even on request.