Pruning Freeze-Damaged Queen Palm Fronds

When to Trim Cold-Burned Queen Palm Fronds

Three young queen palms in Florida have brown, lacy fronds from one extreme cold night. Owner hates to lose the long fronds but wonders if they'll heal.

Rule of Thumb

Nick says: Any green or yellow = functioning (photosynthesizing). Leave them. Only fully brown fronds should be cut snug to trunk (don't cut trunk). Wait until next month for clearer picture.