Q: I have several palm trees that produce clumps of seedpods each year. Right now they are yellow and will turn dark burgundy. Should I cut these seed pods off now before they mature? If not, when should I do it?
A: The reason to cut off the pods now would be to avoid having them drop the debris on the ground and to generally clean up the crown of the trees. Some people clean up their trees annually and others let them drop the seed. It is really up to you. The tree doesn't suffer from a light pruning each year and now is a fine time to do it.
Β Peter L. Warren is the urban horticulture agent for the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona. Β Questions may be emailed to tucsongardensage@gmail.com
