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Trachycarpus wagnerianus


MattyB

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With such a variety of palms that will grow here, Trachys aren't the most popular genus in SoCal, but I think this one is a real winner. Watered only once every two weeks, this T. wagnerianus is happy and healthy, showing a very dense crown of extremely rigid leaves. It's a relatively small palm, but grows fast. I'm glad I choose this palm for this sunny spot.

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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This is the advantage of a big lot; adequate space and resources for each plant. Instead a small Waggi of mine ground planted near the base of a trunking fortunei and and some bromeliads succumbed finally to the competition despite that it was receiving water every day.

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Waggies are great, indeed.

They'll take a lot more heat than you might think, given their Himalayan habitat.

On the other hand, I've found them a lot touchier to dig and move after they've grown in the ground for a while. About 50% mortality rate, even with fussing.

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They can take the cold winters of the mid-Atlantic too. I've seen pix of big ones in Maryland.

Land O Lakes FL, a suburb on the North Side of Tampa, FL

Summers are great, 90f/32c in the day & 70f/21c at night with plentiful rain & sun

Winters are subtropical with occasional frosts and freezes. Tropical cyclones happen.

We have a few Royal palms in the warm microclimates but Coconuts freeze.

I am a Kayaker, Hiker, Bicyclist, and amateur Photographer that loves the outdoors.  

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Looks great Matty !

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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Hi Matt

It's nice to see that you grow palms like the waggy even with the vast choice of other palms you can grow. It does indeed look very good considering you only water it that little.

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For years I’ve always hated Waggy and use to give them away for free, but two years ago I finally planted one and love it. And yes they are not as slow growing as I had read about. Now I want more…LOL! Great pics.

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For years I’ve always hated Waggy and use to give them away for free, but two years ago I finally planted one and love it. And yes they are not as slow growing as I had read about. Now I want more…LOL! Great pics.

They can be very fast. One of our members had one shoot up like 30 feet in 5 years. (Caryota urens is faster . . . :))

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You have a very nice palm MattyB. I have a baby one that has adult fronds, but is still in a one gallon pot. I plan on putting her out in the Spring. I am going to put mine in full sun too like most of my fortuneis. Thank you for sharing.

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Matt,

If you squint, it looks like a coccothrinax and if you're cutting onions it looks like a trithranax.

I've had really good luck with these in North Florida.

Jason

Gainesville, Florida

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Here's mine in St. Petersburg, Fl that's been growing in shade under my carport for 5-6 years. I should probably find a new home for it since I'm pretty much out of planting room.

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A good healthy wagnerianus when they are young and not too big are just beautiful. One of the few palms that will grow over here without any problems.


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They can take the cold winters of the mid-Atlantic too. I've seen pix of big ones in Maryland.

If you're referring to this one, it died after 3 winters without protection (sorry to say). Still, it's a great little palm if one can provide the protection.

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Tom

Bowie, Maryland, USA - USDA z7a
hardiestpalms.com

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Looking good Matty. These are great here in the cold hardy North as well!

Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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That palm looks great after the storm you had. Wind tolerance makes that a great palm for exposed sites.

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This grouping of T. wag that I saw at the Kyoto Botanical Gardens is what gave me an appreciation for this palm, so much so that I am duplicating it.

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This grouping of T. wag that I saw at the Kyoto Botanical Gardens is what gave me an appreciation for this palm, so much so that I am duplicating it.

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That's a beautiful grouping. Just like you, I'm really starting to like these tall furry creatures, and will try to replicate on my own if possible.

JT

Shimoda, Japan, Lat: 36.6N, Long: 138.8

Zone 9B (kinda, sorta), Pacific Coast, 1Km inland, 75M above sea level
Coldest lows (Jan): 2-5C (35-41F), Hottest highs (Aug): 32-33C (87-91F)

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