One of the most important maintenance tasks we perform on palms is pruning. Judging by the palm pruning being performed in our landscapes, you would think that pruning palms to a few fronds sticking ...

With their towering heights and lush green canopies, palm trees are a beloved part of Southern California’s skyline. But if they are covered with dead material that gets ignited, sometimes they light ...

As part of my duties as an extension agent, I answer a lot of questions about trees. Many times, folks are surprised that the solution they found online was not the best one, and that sometimes it was ...

Question: I am confused about pruning palms as some are cut to leave a frond or two and others are left with most of their fronds. Which is correct? Answer: Obviously there are lots of confused ...

Which branches — if any — should you be cutting off your young trees? You can't glue the wrong choices back on!

Homeowners in metro Phoenix cities must keep palm trees trimmed or face fines for excessive dead fronds under local maintenance rules ...

For most deciduous trees, late winter through early spring, while they are still dormant but before new growth begins, is the optimal time to prune. This timing allows pruning cuts to heal more ...

Over-pruning palms can lead to reduced food production, winter hardiness, and increased nutrient deficiencies and disease. Ideally, only dead fronds and fruit/flower stalks should be pruned, leaving a ...