The news report below includes some comments by an arborist.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwDoO2n3eOM

Palm trees can not just be pretty, but also dangerous.

Cocos palms and their fruits

In the 1980s, the Cocos (Syagrus romanzoffiana) or Queen Palm, originally introduced from Brazil, was arguably Queensland’s most fashionable palm.

Being cheap and quick growing, they literally sprang up everywhere, from backyards to resorts, carparks, office plazas, schools and street trees.

Now, one of our biggest growth services is Cocos palm removal in Brisbane.  You see, because it has recently been declared a weed of national significance.   The fruits attract flying foxes which helps the seeds to spread and become an invasive pest.  It is actually banned in some areas and you can be fined for having them.  Not to mention that their fronds frequently shed and are a nuisance to keep clean and looking good.

They are actually hardy plants and due to their height and rock hard trunk, removal is quite tricky and best done by experts.