PALM BANDING Flashcards
How many Layers do you wrap the burlap around the palm tree?
5 Layers
_ inches
How much wider must the burlap be than the battens?
4 Inches Wider
1/__
You should wrap the burlap and therefore the battens __ of the way up the tree.
1/3
How many Battens do you use on a palm tree?
5
Against the __ of the curve.
Where do you place battens on curved palms?
Space props against the front of the curve.
How many support braces are used on a palm?
3
At what angle are support braces placed?
About 45 Degrees
Braces should be removed from the palm at _ year(s) when roots can support the palm
1
Where do you place support braces on curved palms?
Against the front of the curve
Support palms until an __ position can be maintained.
Why to we band and brace palms?
To support the palms into until it can maintain an erect position.
Where is the root initiation zone located on a Palm Tree?
The base of the trunk
