# How To Trim Tree Fronds
Fronds normally fall off of a palm tree naturally, but some do require pruning from time to time. Be careful when pruning a palm tree because doing so can make the tree more susceptible to disease, reduce their overall health, make them less hardy in the cold and make them unable to handle a windstorm. It is important to not remove more leaves or fronds from a palm tree than the tree will grow in one year.
Things You'll Need
- Pruning shears
- Ladder
Instructions
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Use a ladder to reach fronds that are out of reach from the ground. Have someone hold the ladder steady for you.
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Wear gloves when trimming fronds as they often have sharp edges and can hurt your hands.
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Trim a yellow or brown frond 1/4 inch away from the trunk of the tree.
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Cut off any frond that is bent or breaking away from the trunk as close to the tree trunk as possible.
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Remove any forming fruit stalks or flowers by clipping them off with hand pruners. These take strength away from the tree and can provide fodder for peests and rodents.
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