The Kern County Coroner's office has released the identity of a tree trimmer who died after being trapped under palm fronds in east Bakersfield last week. Kern County Firefighters found Fermin U.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A tree trimmer was pronounced dead Thursday evening after he became stuck in a palm tree. A man called 911 at around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 to report he couldn’t ...

Trimming should only be done once a year if necessary, as excessive cutting can hinder growth. Once planted in an outdoor space, a palm tree may grow approximately a foot in height per year.