T. princeps seeds

Paul Ont · 2009-12-02T10:21:39Z

Has anyone here paid the extremely high price for T. princeps seeds? I figure for what is being charged they better thrown in guarenteed germination, a back rub, and hardiness to zone 4!Seriously though, I understand that the palms are inaccessible, but how is $2+ per seed a reasonable price? OR, is it that people are trying to make as much money as possible before the cultivated ones sown in the 90's begin to make seed? Is there a supplier or any interest in doing a bulk order from somewhere, that could reduce our costs (to $1 per seed!)?Another thing, as with any 'new' Trachycarpus "species" I've heard rumors that princpes is as hardy or hardier than fortunei, any merit to that? Personally, I hope there is something to it, but it will likely end up being something like the 'Nainital', 'Bulgaria', 'Taylor' or 'Tesan' hardy Trachy's that turn out be the same or (maybe?) 2 fahrenheit hardier than 'normal'... Wow, I just reread this, am I getting pessimistic or what? Maybe someone should do a controlled experiment to see if there is any merit to the claims of palm hardiness (or post a link if it has been done).

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Victorian

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I have been burned a few times on new palm species that were reportedly as hardy as T. fortunei. I have heard that T. princeps is quite hardy though. I have seedling that haven't been tested yet. I can tell you that it is by far the most finicky Trachycarpus to grow. Very succeptable to over watering and root decay, and they don't seem to like very low humidity. I only grow them because of their great appearance. One day I would like to cross it with T. wagnerianus.

Posted : 11/12/2009 10:33 pm

hardyjim

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I also think WagxPrinceps would be cool.
Manipur and Nanus are not exactly easy to grow either,IME-
Princeps loves heat more than any other Trachy I have seen.

Posted : 13/12/2009 4:39 pm

garryendson

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From what I read on different forums, T.princeps is at least as hardy as T.fortunei or even more hardy when young.They are originally growing on the cliffs of 1600-2100m above the sea level, it is freezingly cold . As the locals told me there was heavy snow up to the knees in the stone gate area. It could be a hardy palm.
Plus, some more info supports the assumption as more people are growing them in USA or Europe.

Posted : 28/12/2009 7:36 pm

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