Trachycarpus takil
Trachycarpus takil
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
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. An easy plant to grow, but rather slow. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Propagation
Scarify or pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water then sow in a cold frame in mid to late winter. Bring into the greenhouse about 4 - 6 weeks later and the seed should germinate in about 4 - 8 weeks at 25°c[1]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Pot up suckers in late spring and plant out in their permanent position 12 months later. Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-21. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Trachycarpus+takil>
Pollinators
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