Trachycarpus fortunei

Chusan windmill palm

Solitary Hardy to -15 °C

The only palm that grows well in our climate and tolerates our winters very well. It's nearly always sufficient to simply loosely pack it (particularly the growth point) in the winter. Different forms may be found in the trade. I prefer the so called 'Nanking'-variety with flat and tight leaves. This palm should be planted in every exotic garden! Prices are average and subject to plantquality and containersize. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Vivax grove Camellia-border Jubaea-border

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Trachycarpus manipur

Solitary Hardy to -10 °C

Recently discovered high in the Naga Hills, India. This palm is only moderately hardy, the rather large, stiff leaves are similiar to those of Tr. princeps. Maybe something very special - maybe not ... only seedlings available. Interesting palm for people who enjoy experimenting with new species. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Phormium border

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Trachycarpus princeps

Stone gate palm

Hardy to -10 °C

Recently discovered Trachycarpus palm with bluish leaves, less hardy than T. fortunei. Due to little hardiness no longer available. Larger plants are illegally collected in the wild and therefore not offered here. Rare Palm Seeds has sold princeps-seeds in 2003-2004 of yet another Trachy, probably related to Tr. martianus. These seedlings are named Tr. princeps 'RPS-form' or 'sp. Nova'; they have green leaves - not bluish.

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Trachycarpus princeps x wagnerianus

Tub plant Solitary Mediterranean Border plant Hardy to -15 °C

Seedlings from this interesting cross between the blue leaved princeps and the much hardier wagnerianus with stiff leaves available from 2018 on (one per customer) This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Mountain banana collection Under the Oak

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Trachycarpus sp. Khumaon

Probably the very hardiest Trachycarpus and the true takil. Essential for palmlovers and exotic gardens! This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Yellow Magnolia border

Trachycarpus sp. Nova

Solitary Mediterranean Hardy to -15 °C

This is the fastest growing Trachycarpus and is admired for its graceful, long leaves. Closely related to Tr. Fortunei but slightly less hardy This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: Mountain banana collection

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Trachycarpus wagnerianus

Short-leaved Chusan palm

Solitary Hardy to -15 °C

This palm has short and tight leaves and remains for the first few years somewhat smaller than the similar T. fortunei. Grows better in unprotected areas than other Trachycarpus-varieties. Young plants and bigger specimens available. Hybrids under the name 'Takaghi' are sometimes available. This plant can be found in the botanical garden in the following locations: In container

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