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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.
SE Wisconsin z5b
Posted : 01/03/2005 10:20 pm
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.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 01/03/2005 11:07 pm
Hey Wes,
Trachcarpus Nanus looks like an awesome palm. :thumbleft: Have you seen any decent size ones for sale on the lower mainland?
Regards,
Jay
Posted : 02/03/2005 9:31 pm
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.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 04/03/2005 12:19 am
I guess we will have to wait a few years. Keep us posted if you find any that are a decent size. 😀
Regards,
Jay
Posted : 05/03/2005 2:49 pm
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.
Wes North Vancouver Zone 8b/9a
Keats Island BC Zone 8a
Palm Springs CA Zone 9b/10a
Posted : 22/05/2007 12:37 am
