How to Trim a Palm Tree

There is a common misconception when it comes to palm trees: many think regularly trimming palms will help them grow when in fact just the opposite is true. Low maintenance and fuss free, palm trees have become a landscaping staple that actually do better the less they are pruned. Part of the Arecaceae, or Palmae, family, the palm tree is a species of mostly tropical plants. While palms are known for their branchless stems and fan-like arrangement of green compound leaves, the more than 2000 species of palms actually exhibit enormous diversity in terms of both appearance and habitat. While you won't need to do it often, it's important to know when and how you should trim your palm trees to keep them healthy and looking their best.