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Post pictures of your Trachycarpus Latisectus or Martianus (heck, Princeps, too)


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So I'm really starting to appreciate Trachycarpus palms.. Not your common Fortuneii, but the lesser known and appreciated varieties. 

I picked up a Latisectus, but I'm now wondering if I should also get Martianus and Princeps to round out the palm collection... I'd love to see yours. I'd love to see all 3 of these varieties in various states of maturity. 

Thanks! 

My Latisectus, recently planted. 

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Wow! That definitely a cool trachycarpus I haven’t heard of this one! I’ve just started appreciating trachycarpus and would love a princeps but I heard they are quite slow 🤣 might be waiting 30 years to see a real trunk 

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I’m fairly new to appreciating Trachycarpus. Here’s my T princeps, starting to look nice. 3 years in the ground from a strap leaf seedling. 

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T. martianus is my favorite of the genus. Big nicely pleated leaves that look more tropical than they should! 
 

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Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

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21 minutes ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

T. martianus is my favorite of the genus. Big nicely pleated leaves that look more tropical than they should! 
 

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I've definitely been thinking about getting a Martianus to compliment my Latisectus. You're right, those big fans are very lush looking. 

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I have three T latisectus. Two small ones and one larger. Mine are all shade grown. 
 

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3 hours ago, BayAndroid said:

I've definitely been thinking about getting a Martianus to compliment my Latisectus. You're right, those big fans are very lush looking. 

Get more than one if you can. They can sometimes have bad genes. Of the three I bought at the same time as one gallon plants, two are lush robust growers and one is only 12 inches tall with tiny leaves. A fourth one I bought and gave to a friend is stunted as well despite ideal growing conditions.  

Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

zone 10a/9b

sunset zone 16

300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

Las Palmas Design

Facebook Page

Las Palmas Design & Associates

Elegant Homes and Gardens

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14 hours ago, Jim in Los Altos said:

Get more than one if you can. They can sometimes have bad genes. Of the three I bought at the same time as one gallon plants, two are lush robust growers and one is only 12 inches tall with tiny leaves. A fourth one I bought and gave to a friend is stunted as well despite ideal growing conditions.  

Wow, interesting.. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

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