The growing point of a palm is the palm bud or palm heart, which is located at the top of the trunk surrounded by leaf bases. It is important to understand how palm trees grow. Pam trees stand ripped of their fronds in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Marco Island, Fla., Monday, Sept. Once an assessment has been made, you can begin to care for your damaged palm trees.
Make sure to wait until after the storm to venture outside and assess damage. While many palm species are adapted to windstorms, a hurricane or major storm can damage even the most tolerant palm trees.
