How to prune zombie palm

Any time of year for dead material; spring for sucker removal. Cut dead fronds at their base using long-handled, sharp loppers — wear heavy gloves and eye protection to avoid the spiny sheaths. Remove basal suckers by cutting them cleanly at or just below soil level if cluster control is needed.

As needed for dead fronds; annually for sucker control if desired. Zombie Palm is a tough clustering palm armed with spiny fibre sheaths — handle with heavy gloves. Pruning needs are minimal: remove fully dead fronds and spent flower stalks. Its naturally shaggy, layered look with persistent bases is ornamental; do not over-tidy it. Suckers (offsets) can be removed to control spread if desired.

Cut dead fronds at their base using long-handled, sharp loppers — wear heavy gloves and eye protection to avoid the spiny sheaths. Remove basal suckers by cutting them cleanly at or just below soil level if cluster control is needed.