About
An evergreen palm, forming a small tree, with a stout, fibre-covered trunk bearing a terminal tuft of deeply divided, fan-shaped dark green leaves to 1m in width. Large, arching sprays of small, light yellow flowers appear in summer followed by small, kidney-shaped yellow to blue-black fruits in the autumn.
About the genus
Trachycarpus are dioecious evergreen palms with stout, solitary stems bearing rounded leaves palmately divided into linear segments, with pendulous panicles of small flowers followed on female plants by globose fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Palms, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toN Myanmar to SC China
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or lightly dappled shade. Needs protection from strong or cold drying winds and will need protection from hard winter frosts. Can also be grown as a conservatory or warm glasshouse specimen
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by removing and potting up suckers
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free