Pruning guide
How to prune licuala spinosa
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Pruning licuala spinosa — FAQ
When should I prune licuala spinosa?
Warm season (spring–summer) for sucker removal; dead fronds any time. Cut dead fronds at the base of the petiole. To remove a sucker, sever it cleanly at soil level with a sharp spade or loppers. Leave the crown and all green fronds completely untouched.
How often does licuala spinosa need pruning?
As needed; sucker management annually if desired. Licuala spinosa (Mangrove Fan Palm) needs minimal pruning. It is a clumping understory palm — remove dead fronds by cutting at the petiole base and cut out entirely dead stems at ground level. Suckers can be removed to control clump size. No shaping cuts are useful or advisable on the fan fronds.
How do you prune licuala spinosa?
Cut dead fronds at the base of the petiole. To remove a sucker, sever it cleanly at soil level with a sharp spade or loppers. Leave the crown and all green fronds completely untouched.