palm trees were struck by lightening and caught fire

Question

My palm trees were struck by lightening and caught fire. I’m wondering if we strip all the outer layers that are burnt, will that help or hurt its recovery?

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Answer 1

This damage looks extensive.

Here is a link that gives information on lighting strike damage and the likelihood of the palm recovering.

http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2008/v52n2p57-62.pdf