My initial attention when stopping for a moment to observe this palm, was focused on it’s generous cluster of fruit. What soon changed my focus were the ends of the palmate shaped leaves that were ALL split. Copyright 2030 Pamela BreitbergMy research suggests that split ends, think of your hair’s split ends, is caused when hair or leaves are dry and brittle. Southern Florida is currently in such a stage, very dry. Copyright 2020 Pamela Breitberg