[airics]

I am concerned about the palm tree near my pool. I just received an estimate to remove from $500-$700. Does this seem accurate... Do the roots go out? When the pool was built 3 1/2 yrs ago, the palm was about 8' high, now its about 18'

[Trash Can]

Originally Posted by airics

I am concerned about the palm tree near my pool. I just received an estimate to remove from $500-$700. Does this seem accurate... Do the roots go out? When the pool was built 3 1/2 yrs ago, the palm was about 8' high, now its about 18'

Yes, it is a concern. I asked my landscaper about putting palm trees near our pool. I forget how far he said they should be away, but I know he would not have recommended doing what you did.

[latin_racer]

That's a concern but I'm not an expert. I would get a few more quotes.

Who built your pool and what was the total cost if you don't mind?

[lvoc]

Palm trees are generally not invasive. Small and shallow root ball. Lots of roots but small things that don't generally cause damage. They come out easily. I would get a couple more quotes. $250?

You sure you want to take it out? looks ok there and I don't see much likelihood of damage.

[ddrhazy]

500 for that little guy? Ridiculous. Keep getting more quotes. lvoc's 250 is a good goal.

[aggrofish]

clean it up and keep it, it looks good.

[gvc8]

we just had one cut down but it was only about 12 ft.

the landscaper suggested to cut it down to about a 1 to 2 foot stump and use it as a planter. we had him hollow out the middle and put a color bowl in it. he also suggested to possibly plant some sort of hanging vine that would eventually drop down to cover the stump.