Palms and Cycads: What\'s going on with him?, 2 by QCHammy

QCHammy wrote:
I planted this Phoenix sylvestris \'Robusta\' from seed about 8 years ago and it has grown about 7 or 8 feet of trunk. This summer I noticed that several fronds from the top were dead and pulled out easily. Now the top has started to lean off to one direction as it continues to grow. There are no signs of pests and the palm appears healthy otherwise. Any idea what may be going on. I have seen some other palms in the area doing the same thing over the last year. They also continue to grow and look healthy other than the leaning top.