Repot or in the ground?

[Bill Nanaimo]

I just bought these two Trachycarpus should I put them in these 1/2 barrels or just plant them in the ground, if I put them in the 1/2 barrels I was wondering if it slows down their growth? 
 

Edited June 29, 2020 by Bill Nanaimo

[Allen]

The barrel planters at first glance seem too big for those palms.  Potted palms will grow slower. to answer that question.  Not sure what zone you're in but you can plant if you want.

[Manalto]

You're in Nanaimo, BC, right? If you'd like to use them in the landscape, I vote for in the ground. They will have the whole summer to get established. You can protect the young'uns through the harshest part of the winter and then you're off and running.

You didn't, however, state how you want to use the palms. Your mention of the half barrels suggests you might want them for display - on a patio, for example. In that case,  I change my vote.

[Bill Nanaimo]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes I'm in Nanaimo BC, I'm looking at putting the two of them  in my front yard when they get bigger, putting off doing it now as there kinda small, but if putting them in the barrels for a few years will slow down their growth then maybe I should put them in the ground now.

 

[Chester B]

Get them in ground now, they'll be bigger faster than having them in the pots and replanting at a later date.

Incorporate them into the landscape with other plants that will provide the interest for now, and plan appropriately to let them grow into the focal point.  If you have two small palms just kind of sitting there it's gonna look weird.

[Bill Nanaimo]

I have a top lawns that's about 30x40 trying to look for some other plants to go with them in the middle in an oval shape, if I plant them right now which from read the above post seems to be the best idea 

[Manalto]

1 hour ago, Bill Nanaimo said:

I have a top lawns that's about 30x40 trying to look for some other plants to go with them in the middle in an oval shape, if I plant them right now which from read the above post seems to be the best idea 

Have you done it yet?  C' mon!

[Bill Nanaimo]

No, I haven’t not yet researching what to plant with them lo! 

[mdsonofthesouth]

Always ground over pots even if you're marginal like I am.

[Rickybobby]

GooD ideas trust me up north trachys don’t do well in too big of pots 

[Chester B]

12 hours ago, Bill Nanaimo said:

No, I haven’t not yet researching what to plant with them lo! 

I wouldn't wait much longer, we're already at July.  They'll need some time to establish.

[Manalto]

Have you done it yet? Hmmmm?

[kinzyjr]

My vote for in the ground.  Do it.