The Perfect Palm

Have you ever wondered how those perfect looking palm trees at your Maui resort or condo came to look that way? Well, we never gave it much thought either until one afternoon, while we were having lunch on the lanai, the tree trimmers showed up.

They were fascinating to watch. After strapping on spikes (the same type used by telephone linemen) and wrapping a chain attached to a safety harness around the tree, he was off the ground and at tree top in just a few seconds. Once there, a machete was used to trim the palm frawns away. It didn't look like easy work either, particularly on a hot day.

It was also interesting to watch the reactions of the guests in the area. Some helped gather the frawns into piles, others formed groups and discussed amongst themselves the best methods for tree trimming and a few left in a huff because their perfect afternoon in the sun had been disturbed.

Personally our hats off to them. Without their effort our few days in paradise just wouldn't be so perfect. By the way, if you need a good tree trimmer on Maui just click on the image above, the company's name and address are on the back of the shirt.