Leave the blades submerged for five minutes.

This is also a good reason not to prune off living older leaves to achieve the so-called"pineapple" effect on Canary Island date palms. Freshly cut living leaf bases release volatile chemicals that attract palm weevils, a serious insect pest of this palm (stumpcut.bar). Cut off any fruiting structures or flowers in the Canary Island date palm's crown. Make each cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch above the base of the stem. Drop the removed portion to the ground.

Nov 03, Arborists in the past have successfully used chainsaws to prune Canary Island Date Palms. However, using chainsaws in Phoenix canariensis is no longer acceptable. Chainsaws spread Fusarium Wilt, a fatal fungal disease that cannot be managed. There are no known chemical controls for this disease, but the rate of spread can be greatly reduced by disinfecting pruning tools between trees and avoiding trimming any leaves that are not completely dead.

See Fusarium Wilt of Canary Island Date Palm (stumpcut.bar) for. May 21, When you prune, wear protection. Life-changing injuries can happen fast. To protect yourself from being punctured while you prune your Canary Island date palm, it’s wise to wear thick gardening gloves that protect your hands and forearms.

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