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Old 02-16-2014, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Paperboy View Post
I noticed today on our 7' Sylvester palm trunk 3/4 of the way up 3-4 new fronds growing with a flowery beige small seed on them.
What is this? A date seed or fruit? Do I let these grow or prune them off the trunk?
I would appreciate some ones input on this.
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Judging from what you are describing, it is the flower of new seeds coming out. No, if that is what it is, you will not harm the palm by cutting it off. Can you insert a photo? At any rate, I'm pretty sure that is what you are describing and unless you want the seeds to start new trees, feel free to get rid of it.
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