About
An upright, evergreen, fast-growing palm to 5m tall with a stout trunk covered with a thick layer of pale fibres. The trunk is topped by a head of green, fan-like leaves comprising deeply split leaflets 80-100cm long that are held stiffly erect on the ends of petioles 1-1.2min length. Clusters of pale yellow flowers appear in summer. Hardy in the UK and an excellent palm for adding a tropical feel to a garden.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Palms, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
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. See palm cultivation outdoors or palm cultivation indoors for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free