Relations between cityscape-related and palm-inherent variables and the pruning state of urban Arecaceae suggest three reasons for overpruning

- Various factors possibly related to overpruning of palms were analysed.
- Palm height and distance to closest object are related to the pruning state.
- Besides cityscape-related and palm-inherent factors, human component affects pruning.
- Personal taste, misinformation and economic reasons need to be considered.