When to prune palms
Remove only fully brown fronds, any season; avoid in cold months. Green fronds feed the palm; over-pruning ('hurricane cut') weakens it and causes potassium deficiency.
| Type | tree |
|---|---|
| Blooms on | n/a |
| Bloom season | n/a |
| When to prune | Remove only fully brown fronds, any season; avoid in cold months |
| Stop | No heavy pruning in the 6–8 weeks before your first fall frost |
Avoid
Removing green fronds.
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Sources
- University of Georgia Extension: B961: Pruning Ornamental Plants in the Landscape
- Clemson Cooperative Extension HGIC: Pruning Shrubs
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