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Unfortunately, I just discovered the tree service used spikes to trim my very tall 4 queens here in south florida.  It’s not good and looks bad for the trees. Looks like open wounds. 
how do I help the trees?  I don’t want to lose them.  They are 30 years old 

I welcome your suggestions. 
thank you 

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I can't believe there are tree trimmers who will use spikes to climb palms to trim them.  The holes they leave will be there forever as these trees do not have the ability to heal damage to the trunk.

The good news is that if the trees are otherwise healthy, they should continue to grow.

Years ago, my wife hired trimmers who were using spikes when I drove into my driveway.  I came running out of my car and yelled "Stop!".  I fired them on the spot after telling them that they didn't know what they were doing.  So, to this day I have several very tall Queen Palms with holes from the spikes on their trunks.  But, these trees have continued to grow without missing a beat.  So, chances are your trees will be fine.

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Winter Springs (Orlando area), Florida

Zone 9b/10a

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