Washingtonia Palm Frond Deformation After Nor'easter

6-year Washingtonia palm (~15-20 ft). Several nor'easters (Roanoke Island, NC) tore/browned fronds. Usually cut half each spring, this year almost all. Removed 29 fronds late March, 12 new grew but all but 2 bent in half. Removed those 2 weeks ago, 3 new coming—also bent. Will this correct? Only instruction: lime monthly. Love my palm—suggestions?

Expert Advice

Bent fronds from cold stress on developing fronds. Should clear with newer fronds not in development stage—takes time. Lime is wrong—fertilize 3x/year with ~5 lbs balanced palm fertilizer each, spread evenly, water in. Washingtonias hardy—will eventually normalize.