Trachycarpus Latisectus hybrid; T. Princeps Hybrid

[steve617]

Just sharing pics of my T. Latisectus. Hybrid. And my two. T. Waggie x Princeps New Form. It believed now that the Princeps New Form is Hybrid. 

[GregVirginia7]

Hello! Are these suited well for your TN winters? It seems TN has temps that fall well below my Northern Virginia, though most of TN seems to be zone 7. Just wondering if you chose these to withstand your winters better. Being zone 7, we seem to be limited but a little variation on the Trachy would be nice.

[steve617]

Yes they are not suited for zone 7. I may keep them potted or build a box for wintering.

[GregVirginia7]

2 hours ago, steve617 said:

Yes they are not suited for zone 7. I may keep them potted or build a box for wintering.

Got it…thought as hybrids they may be good candidates…but I guess we remain limited. In any event, unprotected Sabal Minors, McCurtains and Needle palms give our zone a few unprotected candidates with Trachys and Brazorias coming in second with some limited protections. I’ve got a Butia in the ground for a third year…very small…it was planted by a squirrel that robbed a bag of seeds I was trying to germinate one summer on my deck. I saw the 6” strap the following spring right off the deck, dug it up and planted it in a better place, but the seed managed to survive the winter in total shade and sprout in the spring. Anyway, I’m hoping it’s one of those genetic wonders that come along every now and then but I know it will need protection for sure if it makes it. But so far, so good just covered in a thick layer of leaves. Your palms look great…especially like the compactness of the Waggies.

[steve617]

Thanks, that's great on the Butia, I have one in a seven gallon it's probably about 6 yr from seed. I'm considering planting in but will protect it. My Trachycarpus Fortunei that's in the ground is now about 8 ft tall. I protect it and will protect it less thos year.