Trachycarpus nanus in Australia

[Jonathan Haycock]

Not sure how he did it, but Mr Wilson @palmtreesforpleasure sweet talked me into donating my 3 large juvenile Trachycarpus nanus to one of the botanical gardens he’s involved with down South 😂.

In all seriousness, it was a venture I was happy to be involved with to facilitate future seed production of this species within Australia. 

Fast forward a few weeks and a packet of T. nanus seed arrived at my door, which I did not ask for. Just shows what a true gent that man is.

[Harry’s Palms]

This truly is an awesome community of folks! Harry 

[peachy]

I love to swap and trade palms and it's lovely how you had what Colin needed. The Botanic Gardens down south seem to appreciate donated plants so much too.  If and when all the seeds sprout and grow to a saleable size I can think of at least 2 hands in purses ready to grab a couple of this pretty species.  I have only ever seen photos of them but think they would make a nice potted specimen. (and i make and sell suitable pots hint hint)

Peachy

[Jonathan Haycock]

2 minutes ago, peachy said:

I love to swap and trade palms and it's lovely how you had what Colin needed. The Botanic Gardens down south seem to appreciate donated plants so much too.  If and when all the seeds sprout and grow to a saleable size I can think of at least 2 hands in purses ready to grab a couple of this pretty species.  I have only ever seen photos of them but think they would make a nice potted specimen. (and i make and sell suitable pots hint hint)

Peachy

Wish the botanical gardens up here were as responsive. They appear receptive at first, but nothing happens despite repeated attempts. I'm done bending over backwards to give them rare palms now, you can take a horse to water... 

[happypalms]

Once you’re in the mafia gang, the world becomes smaller we can’t have em all and sharing for the future of palms is our main goal, and we all love palms.

[gyuseppe]

I also had this species, unfortunately they were in pots, and died due to lack of water, the seeds were sent to me by the deceased (who rests in peace) Charles from Portugal

[tim_brissy_13]

There is an expert grower in Melbourne you may know Jonathan who is growing second generation T nanus now which is really exciting for this species in Australia. I’ve got really good germination from a recent batch of a blue form of T nanus imported from a Palmtalk member. Good news down here in that Melbourne BGs are starting to get on board with expanding their palm collection. This is the kind of species they should be growing and I’ll definitely be sharing spares.

[Jonathan Haycock]

3 hours ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

There is an expert grower in Melbourne you may know Jonathan who is growing second generation T nanus now which is really exciting for this species in Australia. I’ve got really good germination from a recent batch of a blue form of T nanus imported from a Palmtalk member. Good news down here in that Melbourne BGs are starting to get on board with expanding their palm collection. This is the kind of species they should be growing and I’ll definitely be sharing spares.

Colin mentioned things were starting to happen down your end Tim, which is great. If only the same would happen up here.

Brisbane’s City BG and Mt. Coot-Tha BG have the potential to create one of the most impressive and climatically varied palm collections in Australia. Earlier this year, the previous Curator told me that was their goal ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games. However, actions speak louder than words and based off personal experience to date, I doubt they’ll achieve this (hope I’m wrong). 

I assume you’re referring to Scott re the 2nd gen T. nanus? He has an impressive collection of rare Trachycarpus as well as other stuff. Hope some of it finds its way into Melbourne, Hobart, and NSW BG’s. The climate is perfect for them down there.