Were your sago palms damaged by the two 21-degree days this winter? Here is my pruning advice for regaining a beautiful plant.
Sago palms are not really palms at all, they are cycads and date back to prehistoric times. Their striking sculptural form makes them a dramatic landscape addition.
This winter was just a little too cold for some sagos – damaging some leaves on many plants around town. But don’t give up yet, unless the center crown turned to mush, you can just prune off all of the leaves because fresh new ones really will emerge again. If there are only a few remaining undamaged leaves – they’re not necessary — just cut them off and the new ones will lower and fill in beautifully!
Ok, I’ll try this. I have spotty leaves….partially yellow but it’s pretty healthy looking otherwise.
Very cool! I didn’t know Sago palms were so hardy!
Great tip! Thank you!
What if center crown did turn to mush?
Kenny – a mushy crown means the plant is dead. Your may have a pup or more coming up from the base, and if so, you can leave that there if you’re willing to wait a long time for it to grow. Otherwise, it’s a goner. So sorry.