Q.Sago Palm “Y” Shaped Tree
We have a mature sago palm tree that has an “arm”. Can it be sawed off without killing the main trunk?
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It looks like it needs to get a bit healthier before attempting any pruning, however, it is not recommended to remove multiple heads. They can't heal over. These articles should help with its needs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/fertilizing-sago-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-not-growing-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/multi-headed-sagos.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm