Trachycarpus Princeps PH

[earthworm73]

My understanding is T. Princeps are found growing on limestone cliffs in their habitat. So no too hard to figure out they like slightly alkaline soil. I have one and have been in the ground for about three springs now. I haven't checked my soil (I will) but more than likely it will test neutral at best and slightly acidic at worse. What could be the potential issues with have the Princeps in soil not alkaline?

[Hamal]

I doubt they are in need of alkaline soil, they may tolerate it better than other species, but according to my experience they grow well in slightly acidic soil, too. Typically, slightly acidic soil enhances nutrient availability for most plants. In my opinion, drainage is far more important than pH. So as long as your soil belongs to the faster draining category, a slightly acidic pH will be no problem.

[earthworm73]

5 hours ago, Hamal said:

I doubt they are in need of alkaline soil, they may tolerate it better than other species, but according to my experience they grow well in slightly acidic soil, too. Typically, slightly acidic soil enhances nutrient availability for most plants. In my opinion, drainage is far more important than pH. So as long as your soil belongs to the faster draining category, a slightly acidic pH will be no problem.

Thanks Hamal for the reply. It's in a raised bed and the soil there is pretty porous. It' been doing good there at least I think so just very slow and I wasn't sure if that was because of PH. I just cover it with a bucket in winter to keep the rain off of it and no other supplemental heat. By spring when I take off the bucket I usually on see some small amount of burnt edges. 

[Jimhardy]

The biggest issue with Princeps I have seen is

that they do not like cold and wet.