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King Sago Palm New Growth Browning: Cold or Scale?

Sago palm new fronds turning brown at maturity: could be cold injury (old growth browns annually) or scale insects on new growth. Check fronds for bumps on petioles and leaflets.

If Scale Found

Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub Insecticide soil drench.
Kills scale in 1–2 weeks; protects 1 year.

If No Scale

Remove brown fronds.
Fertilize with palm formula.
Ensure drainage; avoid overhead watering.

Annual frond browning is normal in cooler zones; scale requires treatment.

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