How to properly prune a palm tree is an essential part in maintaining a tropical landscape. Proper pruning of palm trees can ensure the health of a palm tree and add to the beauty of your landscape. This is what you need to know to properly prune your palm trees. Palm tree deficiencies are a common problem many times they are the result of a manganese deficiency or iron. A boron deficiency it's one of the most tragic deficiencies commonly found in thatch Palms it can be shown by squiggly curling Bud Leafs and also smaller foliage. Pruning palm trees can often be related to the hands of a clock I'm going to illustrate the proper hands on the clock to prune your palm tree to.