I randomly came across this trachycarpus, hiding away in the middle of some bushes (8b/9a ireland)

[Slifer00]

I'm intrigued. Is there any way I can help it?

I estimate it to be about 3 years old, by looking at streetview. I'm surprised to see it thriving with little damage, despite there being a period of 7 days last december where the temperature did not go above 3 degrees celsius. My biggest concern is that it may be outcompeted by the bushes, they seem to grow quite fast.

4th image shows the streetview in early 2022

 

 

[Ben G.]

If you mean you would like to transplant it, go for it. Just dig as much of the root ball out as you can. 

If you want to help it in its current location, I would simply add some soil around the base and possibly some mulch. It looks like it is pretty healthy. It will probably get above those bushes in a few years, and will likely be fine.

[L.A.M.]

Chinese windmill palms are very shade tolerant. It should be fine as long as none of the bushes are allelopathic. In fact, they tend to do better in shade because it provides shelter from both wind and extreme temperatures, neither of which Chinese windmill palms are good at dealing with despite their name and reputation.

[Slifer00]

1 hour ago, Ben G. said:

If you mean you would like to transplant it, go for it. Just dig as much of the root ball out as you can. 

If you want to help it in its current location, I would simply add some soil around the base and possibly some mulch. It looks like it is pretty healthy. It will probably get above those bushes in a few years, and will likely be fine.

Sounds great. I'm planning on just leaving it there,  as I presume someone planted it there for whatever reason....

I'll add some mulch, and I will send back updates every spring  

[Slifer00]

7 minutes ago, L.A.M. said:

Chinese windmill palms are very shade tolerant. It should be fine as long as none of the bushes are allelopathic. In fact, they tend to do better in shade because it provides shelter from both wind and extreme temperatures, neither of which Chinese windmill palms are good at dealing with despite their name and reputation.

So, the bushes end up benefiting the windmill palm? The more you know! 

Looks like the bushes are safe, at least that is according to google...