Cost guide · Updated July 2026 Palm Tree Removal Cost
Palms are the cheapest tree to remove foot-for-foot: there's no canopy to dismantle — just a trunk and a top — so a palm that would be a $1,200 job as an oak is often a few hundred dollars. Height and access still set the price.
Palm removal cost by height
| Height | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Under 30 ft | $130 – $385 |
| 30–60 ft | $385 – $850 |
| 60–80 ft | $680 – $1,275 |
Ranges assume an open-area removal. Trees near structures add ~25%, near power lines ~40%, and crane jobs ~60% — run your exact situation through the cost calculator.
What drives the price
- No limb-by-limb dismantling: crews drop the fronds, then section the trunk straight down.
- Tall skinny palms (Mexican fan palms) can exceed 70 ft — height still moves them into the upper range.
- Palm 'wood' is fibrous and heavy with water — it can't be sold or burned, so haul-away is standard and worth including.
- Some tall palms have salvage value: healthy specimens of certain species are occasionally bought and transplanted rather than removed — worth one phone call before paying for removal.
Stump grinding
Palm stumps are fibrous rather than woody and grind easily — typically $100–$200. Full details in the stump grinding cost guide.
FAQ
How much does palm tree removal cost?
Palm tree removal costs $250–$1,200 in 2026 (average ≈ $650) — roughly 15% less than an average tree of the same height because there's no canopy to dismantle. A 20 ft palm runs $150–$400; a 60 ft fan palm $650–$1,200.
Can I sell my palm tree instead of removing it?
Sometimes. Landscapers buy and transplant healthy specimens of in-demand species (notably Canary Island date palms) with straight trunks and good access — occasionally paying hundreds of dollars, or at minimum removing it free. It's worth a call to local palm nurseries before booking a removal.
Why can't palm wood be kept as firewood?
Palm trunks are fibrous monocot tissue, not true wood — they're saturated with water, don't split, and burn poorly with heavy smoke. Plan on haul-away; there's no salvage value in the trunk.