Preventative pruning, and major pruning, should be done early in the spring, while the plant is dormant. Minor pruning, shaping, and trimming can be done all.
Introduction: Palms and cycads are often thought of as low maintenance plants; however, most palms require regular pruning to keep them attractive and safe.
Prune back stems to just above a fat bud — called a heading cut — in fall, late winter, or spring. These plants have conical-shaped flower heads that provide.