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Storm-Damaged Queen Palm: Assessing Root Damage

15-ft queen palm leaning heavily after storm. Braced with pole, roots didn't lift—~30% broke just above soil level. Can it be saved?

Expert Advice

Queens are resilient but 30% root severance is serious. Without heavy equipment (Bobcat), options: hire someone to right it correctly (may not survive) or remove it. Queens are inexpensive—cost to save may equal replacement, making new one better.

Nick

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