Sabal minor seed stalk question

[newtopalmsMD]

My oldest sabal minor put out flower stalks for the first time.  Most seeds are now black so it's time to harvest.  My question is, do I cut the stalks off (there are three) or do I leave them alone for the winter? (zone 7a MD)

Thanks

[jimmyt]

You can cut them off.  They will now wither and dry up.  They have served their purpose.. 

[ESVA]

The mockingbirds love to feast on the seeds all winter long so I usually leave some for them. The rest I cut off and put in a nursery pot or bushel basket and leave outside till spring so they don't get dried out indoors.