Fran: The palm tree is about 13 years old and was a gift from friends back in the 90's. It fell over many years back as it had outgrown it's original pot and didn't survive the gusts one windy day.
Fortunately my gardening chum looks after the technicalities ..whilst I sit and admire!! I'll check with him about the regular pruning..and it's developement. They must grow for hundreds of years!
Always glad to see you on my rounds.. your Road is special. ..as Audrey will tell you!