Good question - I have a (likely doomed) coconut as well, and was wondering if I should trim the brown tips off.

The only reason to prune them off is aesthetics. Rather than taking the whole frond off just take scissors and trim away the yellow or brown. You should start to see splitting with the next full frond. It is a grdual process.

jeff-n-jessa
Who said anything about my coconut being doomed? I mean eventually but thats a long way away. Thanks for answering my question with the same question!

Andy
Thanks I trust your advice but would it really be worse if I cut it right at the trunk? I just think it might look weird with the leaves snipped partially. Like I said I trust you.

Thanks I trust your advice but would it really be worse if I cut it right at the trunk? I just think it might look weird with the leaves snipped partially. Like I said I trust you.

Uh, it would be a lot worse. The fronds are the palms source for energy. By cutting off a complete frond, you're just making the palm grow slower/weaker. You can snip away the brown spots if you'd like. I personally don't mind some yellow or brown.

Thanks palmshaun. I think I'll just leave it alone. The faster the new fronds push through the faster the leaves will split. That'll be awesome to see that in PA.

AIn addition the more growth you get the more hardy it should be.

Awesome Andy. I'll post pics as it splits and grows. Something tells me that you'll be curious. I cant remember seeing a post but did you get a new coconut yet?