Pruning guide
How to prune scrub palmetto
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning scrub palmetto — FAQ
When should I prune scrub palmetto?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does scrub palmetto need pruning?
As needed. Scrub Palmetto needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune scrub palmetto?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.