Pruning Dwarf Sago Palms: Removing Lower Fronds and Watching for Scale

A homeowner asks if they can trim back two large dwarf sago palms in their front landscaping without ruining their appearance.

Pruning Advice

Nick says only the lower fronds can be removed to expose more trunk. That's the extent of pruning for sagos. He also warns about aucaspis scale (white coating on fronds), which can kill the plant if untreated.