COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Trachycarpus roots, is this ok
by Alex Zone 5- 1 follower
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So I was adding mulch around the base of my trachycarpus. When I spotted these roots growing oddly. Anything abnormal here?? Its been growing there for 3 years. Only other thing of interest is that it's growing in clay. Should I add more soil and top it off with a little mulch? Thanks
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Trachycarpus seed heat damage
by Rickybobby- 8 replies
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Hey everyone. I’ve been trying to germinate 4 species of trachycarpus. I’ve heard and read of so many different styles to germinate. I choose baggie method and I was told bottom heat is ok. But a lot of people have said to use room temperature. So far out of 150 seeds I’ve had 5 germinate. My question really is. Did putting the seeds on a heat mat that was 90 degrees kill or damage the seeds? I mean it does get hot in areas they naturalize ? Or will they still have a chance being back at cooler temps? Side note my fortuneis were fresh fresh and the others not so sure
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Trachycarpus Seed Stalks
by BeyondTheGarden- 8 replies
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Are freshly harvested Trachy seed stalks subject to pests? Squirrels, rats etc? I assume if they're harvested (now) they need to "ripen" over the next few months before they can be planted? Do they need to turn from blue to black or dry out before being planted? I assume sewing seed in bulk, it's not worth the trouble to remove the skin/fruit? Baggy method vs communal pot? These topics have probably been discussed here several times before but the PT search engine is difficult to navigate.
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Trachycarpus seedling hardiness
by Enar- 1 follower
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This year I will have several Trachycarpus seedlings in the ground scattered throughout my yard face the (sometimes mild, sometimes a little brutal) winter in Alabama zone 8a, very humid. Has anyone tried this before or does the seedling perish in the cold? A lot of them are 1-2 leaves only. Or if others have succeeded with this I may even plant some more. Last winter low was roughly 16F.
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Another rainy day here in southern Ontario. It was a good day to move a bunch of trachycarpus that I germinated from seeds out of British Columbia into their own container. I found these neat trays that house 21 seedlings but fit into a 10 x 20 plant tray. It’s very convenient to use and the bottoms of each planter has a large hole. So I put some clay pebbles on the bottom for drainage and to help keep the roots from making their way out. My seedling media is coco coir and perlite. It seems to be doing well for these palms
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Trachycarpus seeds, peeled vs not peeled
by Palmy13- 1 follower
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Hello, i was just curious about the difference between peeled and non peeled seeds of trachycarpus fortunei, the little black fruit or flesh or whatever you want to call it surrounding the seed itself. I’m not talking about the dry part which is more of a thin thin skin on the outside that goes away easily, but I’m talking about peeling the black part of the seed with a small knife or fingernails to get through the “flesh”. Does it speed up the germination if you peel it or does it just hurt the seed itself, maybe it’s better to leave the black part on. I’m going to do a little experiment here where i try sowing both. Does anyone have any experiences with this and can sha…
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Trachycarpus selection for 7a turning to 6b
by David_K- 13 replies
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Hello palmers, sorry for any problems, i am new to the Palm Talk. When i got interested into palms, my friend got too and he wants a palm for his garden. We've chosen trachy because they are most hardy and pretty beautiful. I dont really know which one is best. We live in the Czech Republic in the one of warmest climates in here. The zones here are 7a-6b, just something between. I wonder which one type should i get and how big. The orders are fast growing and tree-type. I thought the Tra takil bageshwar is good but, uno, i dont have palms on garden yet so and i am planning to put outside a washie, not a trachy Thank you for help and feedback.
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Trachycarpus soil advice
by palm789- 1 reply
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I can't plant anymore so this 1 meter tall Trachycarpus must stay in a pot,since I live in Wales I have limited choice of soils for my trachy which is going into a bigger pot,so far I got a choice of multipurpose,multipurpose with added John innes,ericaceous,John innes 1,2,3,can also get vermiculite,perlite,manure what combination is best for potted fortunei.
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Trachycarpus sp. 'Nova'
by tjwalters- 2 followers
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I've been seeing references to this "new species," but nothing official. There is no mention of it on the Kew site. Does anyone have information on its official status?
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Trachycarpus Species
by ahosey01- 7 replies
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Can anyone offer insight into an appropriate trachycarpus species? I have a spot in my yard that would be nice for one. Soil is on the heavy side in that part of the yard, but is good. Marginally acidic. Sun is direct until 10AM in the summer, then filtered and shaded the rest of the day. Wind is almost nonexistent, and especially down there, which is sheltered by large, mature mesquite trees. Its the coldest part of the yard. Morning lows will hit 25F with regularity there, and we’ll see 17F once a decade or so, albeit brief until the sun crests. Daytime winter highs are 70+ typically. Summer is obviously a bear with 110+ over 40 days this year, but that…
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Trachycarpus Species List 1 2
by Alicehunter2000- 1 follower
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It has probably been done before, but could we get an updated Trachycarpus species list. Please list in order from least to coldest hardy with associated temps the species will first start showing damage, and also for the ultimate low one could reasonably expect survival with major damage.
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Trachycarpus takagii x Trachycarpus wagnerianus
by Jonathan Haycock- 1 follower
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My fathers Trachycarpus takagii (T. wagnerianus x T. fortunei F1) flowered for the first time this year (female). He pollinated it with Trachycarpus wagnerianus and seeds appear to be developing. Hoping the resultant backcross (T. takagii x T. wagnerianus) will stiffen the leaves further (more wind resistance) without significantly reducing leaf size. My father and I had a little chuckle at the irony because he was the first out of the two of us to produce a cross. I emigrated to Australia in 2019 to follow my dream to grow a wider variety of palms and create hybrids, yet my father (who’s not that interested in them) beat me to the punch in the UK.
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Trachycarpus Takil
by Jon300- 1 follower
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Hey i acquired some palms last year without labels, supposedly in my bundle was trachycarpus takil could anyone confirm, or advice if these 2”3 are takil
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Trachycarpus takil
by ahosey01- 10 replies
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Can I grow one of these in afternoon shade with a lot of moisture, or is it a goner in the hot summers?
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Hi, In my Trachycarpus Takil, the growth cone died after spring frosts. I took the frozen cone out, dug it out of the ground and put it in a pot. I have recently checked the roots and they are ok (i noticed new white roots). Nevertheless, the palm tree has not been sprouting new leaves for half a year ... Can you recommend something to starting growth in this palm tree?
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Trachycarpus takil oreophilus Latisectus germination
by Rickybobby- 15 replies
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Hey everyone i have sowed these 3 species. Actually and a bunch of fortunei. But the other 3 the info isn’t as available There in baggies. Should they be outside in the shade so they get cool nights and warm days or in the house at room temperature? I’ve had them on some bottom heat for a week but think maybe that is wrong for these. Also chime in on fortunei I had them in my palm room but it is always 77 to 80f so today I put them outside in the shade. Too date have germinated everything g pretty much but a trachycarpus of any kind. Thanks everyone.
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Trachycarpus Takil, Anyone?
by MRB1192- 1 follower
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Hey All - I picked up the palm below last weekend from a local nursery. It was labeled Trachycarpus Takil. The gentleman who sold it to me said it is more than likely Trachycarpus Nanital, which I'm equally excited about because I'm looking forward to one day having a beefy Trachy. Curious if anyone out there actually has a true, mature Takil? From my conversation with the seller of my palm, he was saying he thinks most (if not all) specimens marketed as Takil do not actually end up being Takil.
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Trachycarpus Taylor form 1 2
by Swolte- 1 follower
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I just ordered a Trachycarpus Fortunei "Taylor" from Plant Delights Nursery. They are listed for 7b but reports are that these palms can endure much lower (official low has been -8F, yes, that's minus...). https://www.plantdelights.com/products/trachycarpus-fortunei-taylor-windmill-palm Does anyone here have experience with it? Pic from a PDN FB post.
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Trachycarpus tesan
by BeyondTheGarden- 3 replies
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Trachycarpus tesan. Just another thread to document growth. Seeds from Garry tsen- coldplant. In (Walmart brand) Promix, not soaked, skin on, room temp,, in <4 weeks they're pushing radicals. Planted 06Mar22. Lots more are pushing, as I was digging around, but I didn't want to disturb them too much. Here you can see four that were near the top. Minor mold but it doesn't seem to bother anything. Pick it out by hand and hit with H2O2.
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Trachycarpus ukrhulensis
by Vic- 1 follower
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Does anyone know of a flowering T.ukrhulensis (AKA manipur) in the US, or anywhere else for that matter. i would think after nearly 20 years of the seed first being made available by RPS then there must be large specimens out there somewhere. Does anyone also know the minimum temp before they suffer leaf burn? TIA Vic
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Trachycarpus variants hardiness
by Stefanus- 2 followers
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Hi all, Early this year I purchased the following Trachycarpus seedlings: Trachycarpus Fortunei, Trachycarpus Wagnerianus, Trachycarpus “Takil”, Trachycarpus “Kumaon”, Trachycarpus Princeps “Stone gate”, Trachycarpus Ukhrulensis and Trachycarpus Wagnerianus x Fortunei. For these variants I have read various claims, the Manipur and Princeps would be less cold tolerant and the Takil and Kumaon would be more cold tolerant compared with the normal Fortunei. Does anyone have personal experience with these forms? Is the difference in cold hardiness significant? Stefan
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Trachycarpus Wagnerianus
by frienduvafrond- 11 replies
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These are at my parents house in Kure Beach, NC
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Trachycarpus Wagnerianus (Waggie)
by Stator- 1 reply
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Hi guys, I'm new here so take it easy on me I have a 5' tall Fortunei, and a bunch of Musa Basjoo bananas planted up here (in the ground) in southern Ontario, Canada, 2 hours south of Toronto. I also have a smaller non-hybrid waggie palm in a pot. My question is, I noticed the new leave thats opening looks bleached or almost transparent. I did recently over fertilize it with a liquid based fertilizer (by mistake) I use miracle grow palm slow relese fertilizer since I can't get any of the higher quailty palm fertilizers up here. Is this somthing I should be worried about, will it flush out over time.? Also does this look like a pure wagerianus palm?
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Trachycarpus Wagnerianus Pollen wanted
by Swartie- 0 replies
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Hi There, I'm new to growing palms, my Trachycarpus Wagnerianus is just starting to flower and i think its a female, was wondering if any UK owners of a male Waggy could be so kind as to send me send me some Pollen so i could get some seeds, would be happy to send some seeds in return Thanks Phil
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trachycarpus wagnerianus x fortunei
by palm789- 1 follower
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does anyone know where I can buy this hybrid from in the UK aroud 4ft-5ft In height and does anyone have any pics.
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