Bang them underneath with a broom.

I dont think the ice would do anything to protect it, but it looks like your only option is to wait until the sun thaws it out.

Don't touch it,you'll break the leaves/petioles.

I'd say leave it alone. Trachys in their natural habitat are often covered in ice and snow. I agree with Jim that you'd probably damage the leaves.

Bill

I concur with those who say leave it alone. Mine got iced last winter, and I basically just left it alone until the sun was out and the ice was all cracked, very soft and melting, then I gently removed it. While its still frozen solid I would just leave it be. Mine came through fine, with some minor burn spots on a few leaves but nothing more.

Thanks for the advice folks. The sun was out today and melted most of the ice off. The fronds are now starting to rise back up.

I would leave it and say its best to cover it with a tarp before an ice storm hits. An ice storm can kill a tracky - plain and simple.

Yours looks very healthy and probably will survive.