Sago palms Cycas revoluta are a dramatic sub-topical tree used widely throughout the.

Jun 21, Prune Sago Palm Pups Mature sago palms develop offsets, or pups, at the base or along the sides of their trunk. These can be removed in early spring or late fall.

Dig up sago palm pups or pop them off the trunk with a hand trowel.

Gently dig and lift them from the base or pop them from the trunk with a hand trowel or shrubpruning.barted Reading Time: 3 mins. Dec 29, Clip the lowest fronds with the clippers as close to the trunk as possible. Depending on the size of your palm, clear fronds up the trunk by 6 inches.