hurricane cut
n.— «Overpruning can be detrimental to a palm. “Hurricane cuts,” as they are called. stresses the palm to a point where there is an increased chance of disease and insect invasion.» —“New Year’s gardening resolutions” by Ralph Mitchell Sun Herald (Florida) Jan. 1, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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