Trachycarpus oreophilus

[leyucca]

I just ordered two Trachy oreophyllus.

Does someone grow this quite new palm ? what about its exposure requirements ?

Thanks

[Kev Spence]

Hi Jean-Philippe

Mine is only a little one and has just come through its first winter with 14 frosts but only down to -3. 5 C its growing in the shade of a T wagnerianus and seems quite at home.

I should not think you should have too much problem growing it in your zone.

[kristof p]

my small seedling (two leaves) has survived this very cold winter without any damage (without any protection). coldest was -8.5°C but two weeks of almost non stop freezing temperatures during the night and only 2/4°C during the day...

quite a strong palm!

[Zayin]

I have five year old spec of this one, and haven't had the courage to put it outside yet, but it has survived very nicely in a shed that has an average temperature of +5 without any damage. Of course in the coldest parts of the winter it has dipped down to -10. Usually for only a couple of hours. Again, no damage.

[leyucca]

Thank you for your answers ! I think mines won't have any problems because of frost. On the other hand, I dread to expose them in full sun : are yours exposed in sun or semi shade ? do they burn with hot summer afternoon sun ?

[Kev Spence]

Thank you for your answers ! I think mines won't have any problems because of frost. On the other hand, I dread to expose them in full sun : are yours exposed in sun or semi shade ? do they burn with hot summer afternoon sun ?

We do not get hot sun in the Uk not last year anyway...........its in part shade at the moment planted in normal black loamy soil in my garden.

[Zayin]

Mine haven't and we can get pretty glaring sunlight in the summer and these guys have been inside a relatively low light for most of the winter.. Although my Latisectus' burn like tinder if they aren't climatized so maybe they are a bit hardier in that respect..

[JasonD]

I know of two in deep shade in San Francisco Botanical Garden that seem to grow fine. They are young plants.