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Falling palms.

_Keith

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There were once 3 beautiful palms here. Late last summer on a windless afternoon the we heard a crash.  The closest snapped at 90 degrees around the 6 foot level. A month later the middle on did the same thing  this time the trump slipped straight down parallel to the trunk.  Again no wind just sudden collapse.  Now there is one. As I walked by it other day I saw a 3 inch woodpecker hole. There was no holes in the other 3.   I know what caused this but I am curious to what would guess 

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Was there a weak spot in the trunk from that severe winter in 2010? 

-Krishna

Kailua, Oahu HI. Near the beach but dry!

Still have a garden in Zone 9a Inland North Central Florida (Ocala)

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You nailed it. It showed no issues.  Beautiful palm that grew to level where the trunks structural strength simply could not hold up the palms.  They just failed at the weakest spot in the trunk.  The odd think was they failed with no external stresses like wind. It was simply the weight of the crown.    The rope you see is encouraging the palm to fall away from the house. It is too wet to bring in equipment to safely remove.  As soon as I can it will be gone.  

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In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

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