sago palm trimming

Question

Our sago palm trees are healthy and growing. However, they are growing so tall they are beginning to block views and light. Can you trim a sago palm tree from the top and, if so, when and how?

Answer 1

Sago palms do not respond well to pruning. I am afraid there is not much that can be done to reduce their size. However, if you would like to give it a try, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm