[Serenoa]

Originally Posted by KGL Landscaping

the Sylvester is not planted only 3 foot away from driveway. It is 8 foot from the house and 5 foot off driveway. As you can see the fronds grow from the center. In less than a year this palm will be properly pruned and a reputable maintenance company will trim the lower fronds up out of the way. Pruning is a must for ALL plants and palms to stimulate growth and to ensure proper shape. This palm will not cause a problem for the homeowner and they actually can stand underneath it or drive the golf cart past it with extra clearance . This was taken into full consideration before planting. Which is why we chose this particular size and height of palm to begin with.

Are you kidding me?? You should NEVER cut green healthy fronds off of an
established palm. You DON"T stimulate growth on a palm by pruning. Any reputable, professional landscaper that installs and/or maintains palm trees should know that.

I don't live in TV yet, nor do I even live in Florida, but I've been growing cold hardy palms in Alabama, Georgia & Texas since the late 70s. I do know a little about palms. But still, for anyone that may doubt my word over this landscaper here is a link to a general overview about palm pruning by the Brevard county extension office.

Palm Pruning and Maintenance