Hi,

Following the bad cold snap we have just gone through, my Torbay Palm has 'capitulated' ... People here have been very helpful in advising me that it could possibly sprout further down the trunk and then I should saw off the trunk just above this. I have already fed the plant in order to try and promote some growth when the time comes.

I have noticed that the top 4 inches or so are now rotting .. There are still a few dead leaves hanging from the very top. Should I remove this damaged section now even though I can see no evidence of anything trying to sprout further down yet ? The area below the rotting section does seem to still be fine up to now.

I was also wondering what the new 'sprouts' will look like so that I know what to check for ?

I was just concerned that it seem a bit harsh to just lop off the top and just leave a trunk sticking out of it's pot. The trunk is maybe 3 inches in diameter at the bottom and probably about 36 inches in height at the moment. (Just in case this makes a difference?)

Thanks very much for your time ..

Best wishes..

Dave.