How to prune cuban royal palm

Any time of year, as needed. For accessible specimens, cut dead fronds close to the smooth green crownshaft with a sharp, clean saw. At landscape scale, hire a certified arborist — mature trees exceed 20 m and pruning at height is hazardous.

As needed, typically once or twice per year. Cuban Royal Palm is largely self-maintaining and sheds old fronds naturally. Only remove fronds that have turned completely brown and are hanging or fallen. Avoid elective pruning of live or transitioning fronds — this tall, fast-growing palm is vigorous but unnecessary cutting can introduce disease and is unsafe at height.

For accessible specimens, cut dead fronds close to the smooth green crownshaft with a sharp, clean saw. At landscape scale, hire a certified arborist — mature trees exceed 20 m and pruning at height is hazardous.