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Recently pruned palm

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Brahea palm

This Brahea palm was recently pruned. Some live folaige was removed from the lower canopy which was not necessary for the health of the palm. Palms are pruned mostly for people reasons, not for the health of the palm. Leave as much live foliage on the palm as is practical.