Belle Isle Botanical Society: Date Palm Removal
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Belle Isle Botanical Society
8109 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit,
MI 48214
email: bibsociety@att.net
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The Date Palm Removal
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BIBS'donated funds for the removal, in February 2002, of the Date Palm near the Cactus House entrance. The Palm, nearly 100 years old, was threatening to break through the glass at the top of the dome. Willow Wood Landscape and Tree Care and arborist, Steve Turner, were able to remove the Palm in three days. Enjoy the pictures of this historic event. BIBS will also be funding the removal of the stump and other pruning in the Palm House.
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Date Palm
This is a view of the Date Palm prior to removal.
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Climbing up the girders
A worker climbs up the Conservatory girders to reach the top of the Palm. The Palm House Dome is 85 feet high.
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Climbing the Palm
A system of pulleys were rigged to help the workers in climbing and removing the Date Palm.
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On Top
Working on top of the Date Palm a worker removes fronds.
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Remains of the Date Palm
The Date Palm was removed in sections that were cut in fourths and lowered to the ground. These are a cross section of the old palm.
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Date Palm Section
This section was moved outside and exposes the different textures of the palm.
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Palm Stump
The stump was removed in March 2002 by use of heavy equipment.
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