COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Trachycarpus ID
by Chester B- 2 replies
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I bought this Trachycarpus early last year and after having it for a while I felt that it may be a Fortunei x Waggie due to its very dark green color and shorter stiffer fronds. I have a waggie planted in the same bed and see a lot of similarities between the two. However this palm grows at lightning speed, easily the fastest one I have producing 2-3 fronds for every one of palm beside it and others planted around the garden. It also has an exceptionally thick trunk that is getting fatter with age. Is it simply the natural variation within T.fortunei or maybe a T. nova, or other? First pic is of the multi tiers of fronds, the second shows the color much better and t…
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Trachycarpus in DC
by PaddyM- 1 follower
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Wanted to share the below pic. I was in DC two weeks ago, right after that brutally cold week we had in the Northeast. I saw this house in the DuPont area with two fine looking Trachy palms. Looking good!
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Trachycarpus inflorescence ?
by WNCpalms- 1 follower
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Please see the attached pictures. They are supposed to be Trachycarpus wagnerianus. As you can see the palm is about 2’ tall and should not be putting up an inflorescence, much less one like shown. Any anyone tell me what I have? I am located about 30 min south of Asheville NC. And this palm comes through the winters just fine.
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Trachycarpus Latisectus
by steve617- 6 replies
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Yesterday I got this Latisectus x Waggie Hybrid. A friend got a few of these from Jeff St Gelais. My friend has a older one and it looked very nice. Anyway I have never had a Latisectus nor a hybrid until yesterday. I've read not as cold hardy. Was wondering about growth rate, size etc. I'm sure as a hybrid with a male Waggie it will have a different characteristics. Since im in 7a it will become a house plant for a months out of the year. Thanks for any info.
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Trachycarpus latisectus growth rate?
by sashaeffer- 1 follower
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Did a search here on this species and most if not all threads are about cold hardiness. Thinking about getting one of these but ones available that can be shipped are usually 1 gallon size so was curious if anyone here could report on the speed of growth on this species of Trachycarpus. I know GOOGLE research of culture of this palm says "fast" but more curious what members here have experienced with this palm, especially when kept potted. Seems like this is the least cold hardy of the species so won't plant mine in the ground to protect. Scott/Omaha
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Trachycarpus leaflets folding
by palm789- 12 replies
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Why is my Trachycarpus fortunei leaflets folding?as it's hot weather I watered every day But some water rolls off top of plant pot since I put a new layer of soil on top,
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Trachycarpus male vs female
by palm789- 1 follower
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Has anyone noticed a size difference between male and female trachycarpus, which got bigger thicker trunk, which got biggest/longest leaves etc any thoughts?
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Trachycarpus Nainital
by palm789- 2 followers
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Does anyone know the growthrate on these and compared to a regular trachy. Also I finished replanting today any idea on how long it will take to establish and acclimitise to its new area.
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Trachycarpus nanus
by Laaz- 2 followers
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I have had two of these in the ground for over 15 years now. I have never seen a flower in all these years. How long will they take to flower? They have gotten quite large & I'm about ready to dig them up & sell them as they really aren't very appealing to me...
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Trachycarpus Nanus Flowering
by Collectorpalms- 1 follower
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Survived neglect and historic cold. However it has no local friend to pollinate with. Both Nanus I have seen in Texas, both eventually got a trunk of 2 ft
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Trachycarpus NanusXWinsan
by Bananengeknl- 1 follower
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This week unwrap a new leave, for the fourth time this year. But now with a white wax. More people have grow this hybrid?
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Trachycarpus Nova Advice
by palm789- 5 replies
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So i recieved my nova today,what soil do i need i was thinking of planting it in john innes no3, then how long do i have to wait until fertalizing it?does anyone know what are the ideal growing temperatures are in day and night.
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Trachycarpus Nova root question
by kbob11- 1 follower
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Hi everyone, My potted trachycarpus is pushing out new roots on its side. The roots are pushing the old petioles down towards the dirt. I was just wondering if I should cut the old petioles or will the roots eventually push through. Thanks!
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Trachycarpus one flower stalk
by palm789- 4 replies
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I transplanted a large trachycarpus from pot into the ground back end of march, I noticed its only putting out one flower stalk, is this normal?
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Trachycarpus oreophilus
by kristof p- 1 follower
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Trachycarpus oreophilus showing some minor leaf damage from a cold spell a few weeks ago. The cold spell lasted for about 10 days with temperatures around -5 for the coldest nights and many days with highs of only 2 or 3°C above zero...Nothing very extreme but everytime we have a cold spell like this it shows that my oreophilus is not as hardy as my other Trachycarpus species I grow.
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Trachycarpus oreophilus - any experience
by Chester B- 5 replies
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Is anyone currently growing Trachycarpus oreophilus? Any info on how they do? I'm assuming its a pretty easy care palm. I looked at the freeze damage section and not a lot in there. It may be the nicest looking Trachy out there and I would like to try one, and I have access to one but I think it will come with a hefty pricetag.
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Trachycarpus overwatering or not
by palm789- 1 follower
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A post on here said to me that you can't overwater Trachycarpus in pot with drainage so I've been watering everyday during a 25-28degree heatwave,and I potted a princeps hybrid up placed in full sun and did the same thing,what happen?the leaves turn yellow and tips turn brown,is this overwatering,if not what am I doing wrong?
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Anybody know if Trachys can be found in tropical places like Hawaii (Dry like Kona or wet like Hilo) or Miami? This is more of a random question that came to my head. My guess is 'no' due to constant heat and no cold breaks. Apparent they don't so well in FL because of nematodes down there. (Per the thread below) Happy Friday
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trachycarpus planting
by palm789- 12 replies
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I recieved my trachy this morning and its heavy i even struggled with a hand truck. Whats the best way to plant it for example get it out of the pot into hole and how to measure how deep and wide the hole should it be? do i add anything else to the clay mud?any extra tips are appreciated thanks.
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Trachycarpus princeps
by Rickybobby- 15 replies
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Some seed just came avaialable on seedman. Haven’t seen any on there before I bought a bunch. We will see if it’s the real thing. Same as the latisectus takil and a few others hope they are what they say they are
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Trachycarpus princeps 1 2
by Palm D- 4 followers
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Tracvhycarpus princeps. Does anyone have one of these beauties or growing seedlings or young palms? This nis still a rarity in Canada but I see it often for sale in Europe and Asia. Lets see some photos of yours! Cheers
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trachycarpus princeps bud rot
by Palm crazy- 1 follower
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Anyone else having this problem with trachycarpus princeps bud rot. I’m totally stump why this happen. Here’s what a nice one looks like when kept dry, notice how silver the top of the leaves are.
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Trachycarpus princeps germination
by ShadyDan- 21 replies
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I received 40 T. princeps seeds in the mail today. Seems to be no general consensus on the the best method for germinating these yet, at least what I was able to dig up. Wondering if anyone who has germinated them before can impart their wisdom on me? Specifically, what medium did you use, bottom heat yes/no, did you pre-soak the seed before hand etc… I’ve grown many, many T. fortunei seeds before using a 50/50 peat perlite mix with no bottom heat. I figure the T. princeps might benefit from bottom heat as they come from a slightly warmer climate?
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Trachycarpus princeps hybrid
by Raniked- 9 replies
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Who's growing it? It seems nobody knows which Trachy the princeps is hybridize with.
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Trachycarpus princeps in the netherlands
by Bananengeknl- 1 follower
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My new monster with 70cm trunk show your princeps ! best Gilian
