What to do with this offshoot???

[Sweet greggo]

Hi everyone. As you can see in this picture we have an offshoot that is growing right next to an existing 25ft palm tree. Do I need to have the offshoot removed? What does everyone think? 

[Steve Mac]

 

Often the answer to these questions is that it is just a matter of personal taste. If the position can tolerate another big palm tree, if it is not encroaching on anything or anyone else and you like the look of it, then enjoy it.   

Oh, that 'Offshoot' may be a separate plant that grew from a seed dropped years ago. 

[Sweet greggo]

It definitely looks like a separate plant that is poised to grow into a big tree! 

Edited January 11, 2022 by Sweet greggo

[Sweet greggo]

Thanks. Any other thoughts?

[Johnny Palmseed]

Are you in Florida? It looks like a Sabal Palm. Like Steve said, you can leave it if it works for you. The taller palm will still continue to grow and the smaller one should be fine but it will probably never be like the tall one. The root structure of the tall one was already established and will dominate.

[Jerry@TreeZoo]

There is only one thing to do.  Since doubles are abhorrent to the delicate sensibilities of any palm landscape designer, you must now plant a third Sabal. 

[Billeb]

Looks like im in the minority.  My vote is remove it. Personally, I like multiples that are similar in height. Not identical but not a drastic size difference like that. Sounds dumb but I think it looks kinda strange. If it were in my yard….I’d remove it most likely. 
 

-dale

[ZPalms]

I say let it grow, It spent a lot of time getting to that size, might as well let it continue 

[Justin31703]

Two nice looking Sabal palmettos. The smaller one is probably a seedling from the larger one. The smaller one gives a nice layered contrast to the garden. I’d say to keep it.

Edited January 16, 2022 by Justin31703