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Trachycarpus Nanus
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:20 pm
by Estiva
Has anyone had any experience with Trachcarpus Nanus (dwarf Windmill palm)? I have read both that it is trunked--to about ten feet--and that it is untrunked.
If it is a trunking form, it would seem an easier palm to protect in the winter given its stature.
Trachycarpus Nanus
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:07 pm
by Wes North Van
This species of trachycarpus eventually develops a trunk of only 1 to 2 feet. It is believed to be as cold hardy as fortunei and maybe more drought tolerant. I would like to give this species a try. :partyman:
It looks like a real winner for our area.
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:31 pm
by Jay-Admin
Hey Wes,
Trachcarpus Nanus looks like an awesome palm.
Have you seen any decent size ones for sale on the lower mainland?
Regards,
Jay
trachycarpus nanus
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:19 pm
by Wes North Van
No Jay, I haven't but I hope to see some at the PNWPEPS plant sale in May. I know Joe is growing seedlings on SSI but they are still very small.
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 11:49 am
by Jay-Admin
I guess we will have to wait a few years. Keep us posted if you find any that are a decent size.
Regards,
Jay
Tracycarpus nanus
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:37 pm
by Wes North Van
I finally planted a seedling of nanus. It doesn't have a mature frond yet but I want to try it in the ground to see how hardy it is. I have trachycarpus fortunei seedlings that survive outside all year so we will see.
I will let everyone know how it does this summer and how it does in the upcoming winter.