Palm Tree Trimming, Skinning & Cleanup in Tampa, FL
From the Washingtonias along Bayshore to the sabals and date palms in South Tampa courtyards, Tampa's palms are a big part of the look — and they need real maintenance, not a hurricane cut. We trim, skin and clean up palms across the city and haul every frond away.
✓Tall Washingtonia work with the right climbing gear
✓Seed pod extraction before the mess starts
✓Trunk skinning for a clean, resort-style finish
✓Fully insured, all debris hauled
Tall palms need climbers, not ladders
Washingtonia robusta can run 60 to 80 feet in Tampa, well past what a ladder or a small lift reaches. We climb with spikeless technique on healthy palms so we're not putting wounds in a trunk that never heals — palms don't compartmentalize damage the way hardwoods do.
Lethal bronzing is real here
Lethal bronzing has moved through Hillsborough County and hits Sylvester dates, queens and sabals. Sanitizing tools between palms matters, and we do it. If we see the pattern — lower fronds browning upward with a dead spear — we'll flag it and tell you what the options are rather than trimming and moving on.
Commercial and HOA properties
Recurring palm maintenance for apartment communities, offices and associations is routine work for us. Scheduled visits, one invoice, clean sites, and no hurricane cuts that make a property look scalped for six months.
Where We Work in Tampa
Service map — Palm Trimming and Cleaning in Tampa, Florida
Holleywood Tree Service crews cover Palm Trimming and Cleaning in Tampa, Florida and the surrounding Tampa Bay neighborhoods daily.
Palm Trimming and Cleaning in Tampa — Common Questions
When is the best time to trim palms in Tampa?
Late spring through early summer, before seed pods ripen and before peak hurricane season. Storm-damaged fronds can be cleaned up any time.
Do you use spikes?
Not on healthy palms. Spike wounds never close on a palm trunk and they invite disease.
Can you do a whole property on a schedule?
Yes — annual or twice-yearly programs for HOAs and commercial sites are common for us.
Do you haul the debris?
Always. Fronds, pods and boots go with us and the site gets blown clean.
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What Neighbors Near Tampa Say
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“James and Alex along with their crew came up from Tampa to help out with tree removal after hurricane Isaias. Gave me a very reasonable quote for removing a tree that fell on my home and was able to get it done the next day. Professional, nice, honest guys. Ve…”
Amy C. · Tampa Bay, FL · Google
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“10/10 service! Super friendly and absolutely recommend”
Danielle Nichole · Tampa Palms, FL · Google
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“Great price. Quality people and quality work at affordable pricing. Services: Tree stump grinding.”
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