Trachycarpus Geminisectus- Information needed

[SHEP]

Anybody have any information regarding these? Just purchased two, and would like to know the potential height, spread, trunk size, full sun- (morning or afternoon), or filtered, and last, moisture level prefered. I don't plan on planting yet, but would like to plan to save space when they are a little more mature.

I understand they are cold hardy, but no information is posted on the "Freeze Damage Data". Anybody have any experience on the low temperatures their plants have had?

I do have a 15g T. Latisectus, that I am going to put in the Spring, and a T. Nanus in the ground.

Oh, by the way, got these plants and others from Perry of SLO Palms- all are very nice, and I'm pleased.

Thank you.

[Flow]

Hi Shep

Very slow growing, max height about 2m, maybe more in cultivation but nobody has one that large. They take full sun where I live, no idea about California.. Mine are still potted as well and prefer ample water. This one should be fully hardy for you. I think it takes at least -10C or even lower.. I guess there is no info posted because nobody has tried it. I will plant one of mine out next spring.

Best wishes

Flo

[Flow]

aand a picture

[Flow]

How are your geminisectus doing, Shep? I planted mine out last year. Sailed through winter (absolute low was -10C, lots of snow). Still slow but growing much better in the ground.

Has some nice colour to the underside of the leaves:

cheers

[Flow]

@SHEP, I still would like to know how your geminis are doing. Any pics? Mine sailed through another winter unscathed, the absolute low was -8C.

[SHEP]

Thanks for the information.  Knowing they can take the cold, I can plant them out.  I have three.  I will post pictures when I put them in. 
Thanks for posting.  I am gonna be back in your country for some cycling this September.  Cecile

 

 

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[Flow]

@SHEP Cecile, have you ever put them in? Mine suddenly died in autumn 2016 (that is before any freezes). Haven't got around to planting my backup plant.

[SHEP]

I forgot that I ever had these.  I lost these last year, when I had someone take care of my yard while we were vacationing, while they were still in pots.  I was told the seeds came from Edith's yard in Atherton, I am going to check with Perry of SLO if he has any left.  Thanks for the reminder.