A queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) bent at 45° by Hurricane Ike will not straighten. The woody trunk cannot re-align. New growth will emerge vertically from the bent tip, creating a permanent "elbow."
If the bend is near the base and the trunk is cracked, the palm may fail in a future storm. Consult an arborist for risk evaluation. Otherwise, the palm can live decades with its unique shape.
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