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All Trachycarpus fans know of the hardy Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as the Chinese Windmill Palm due to its trunk covered in fibers, or formerly as Chamaerops excelsa. It is easy to grow even in cool and humid climates. However, there are other species and varieties of Trachycarpus that are very different, ranging from dwarf bushes to giant palm trees, which are just as easy to cultivate. Among them is the Trachycarpus wagnerianus, just as hardy as the previous one but more compact, better tolerant of wind and dry soils: it is on the verge of dethroning its famous cousin in the hearts of gardeners. The Trachycarpus nanus, as its name suggests is small and well suited to pot cultivation. Owners of large gardens will appreciate the impressive Trachycarpus takil, adorned with magnificent round fronds and capable of reaching a height of 12 meters (39 feet).
Trachycarpus are hardy and robust mountain palm trees, not very demanding in terms of soil, appreciated by all gardeners who wish to create an exotic atmosphere in regions with a cool climate and harsh winters. While their fronds are admired by all, their unusual flowering is an integral part of their charm: Trachycarpus are mostly dioecious, so there are male and female plants. The inflorescences emerge every year among the leaves. They are short and highly branched, loaded with bright yellow flowers, followed on female subjects by an abundance of black-purple fruits.
Trachycarpus are most enhanced when grouped in sets of 3 plants surrounded by evergreen ground cover. The more compact ones make magnificent specimens on the terrace or balcony, planted in a carefully chosen large container.
To help you to make your choice, also check out our selection of hardy palm trees.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.