Sago Palm Tree

Question

I have a sago palm tree. A few of the leaves have turned yellow. Two new leaves have formed, both about three feet tall. Question: What is causing the leaves to turn yellow? Should I cut them off? The new leaves are green.

Answer 1

There are many reasons a plants leaves can turn yellow. This article will help you determine what it is with your plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

Once the leaves turn yellow, yes you can remove them. The yellow means the leaves are dead and no longer producing energy. With a sago palm, only remove the yellow parts of the leaves, not the whole leaf, inless the whole leaf is yellow. Then you can remove the whole thing.