Pruning guide
How to prune macarthur palm
Best time
Any time of year, as needed
How often
As needed (light tidy 1–2 times per year)
Technique
Cut dead fronds close to the crownshaft with clean, sharp loppers or a saw. Remove spent inflorescences or fruit clusters at their base. Never remove live green fronds.
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Pruning macarthur palm — FAQ
When should I prune macarthur palm?
Any time of year, as needed. Cut dead fronds close to the crownshaft with clean, sharp loppers or a saw. Remove spent inflorescences or fruit clusters at their base. Never remove live green fronds.
How often does macarthur palm need pruning?
As needed (light tidy 1–2 times per year). Macarthur Palm requires very little pruning. It is a clustering palm that naturally sheds old fronds. Simply remove fully brown, dead fronds and spent flower or fruit clusters when they are unsightly. Avoid cutting green fronds, as this does not speed growth and can open the plant to fungal infection.
How do you prune macarthur palm?
Cut dead fronds close to the crownshaft with clean, sharp loppers or a saw. Remove spent inflorescences or fruit clusters at their base. Never remove live green fronds.