Trachycarpus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Trachycarpus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Trachycarpus fortunei
Trachycarpus fortunei
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Trachycarpus fortunei is native to the temperate and subtropical zone in southern China and the Himalayas, being found at elevations up to 2,400 metres, where the climate is cool and wet in summer, cold and often snowy in winter. It is one of the most cold-tolerant palms and, when mature, plants have been known to survive occasional temperatures as low as -18°c, though younger plants are more tender and can be damaged by temperatures down to about -8°c, especially if the plant is not sheltered from cold winds. Very young plants should be given some protection during their first winter or two outdoors.
Full cultivation guide →Trachycarpus martianus
Trachycarpus martianus
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Trachycarpus martianus is fairly cold-hardy, tolerating short periods with temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c if the plant is sheltered from cold winds. Young plants are less hardy and require protection during winter. The plant grows well in a mediterranean-type climate, and is said to dislike hot humid climates.
Full cultivation guide →Trachycarpus nanus
Trachycarpus nanus
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Trachycarpus nanus is a somewhat cold-hardy plant, known to have withstood short-lived temperatures down to at least -4°c. A very slow-growing species. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Trachycarpus takil
Trachycarpus takil
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Trachycarpus takil is a plant of moderate elevations in the Himalayas, being found at elevations up to 2,700 metres. At these higher elevations winters can be bitterly cold and snow is common. Reputed to be one of the most cold hardy trunk-forming palms, in cultivation it can withstand temperatures down to -15°c Likes a sunny position in a well drained soil.
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