Description
Trachycarpus fortune is a hardy palm native to cultivation in Japan not seen in the wild. All species are from Asia, spreading from India through Myanmar and Thailand into China.
Trachycarpus Wagnerianus is an easily identified cultivar, with small, stiff leaves.The leaf crown is hemispherical and often extended, especially in younger individuals. New growth is margined with a short but dense white woolly tomentum.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm, Palm Waggy, Dwarf Chusan Palm |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 10-20 ft tall and 1-5 ft wide |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting and care
A palm tree needs to establish its roots first.Only when the roots have developed adequately does leaf development take place.
Under normal circumstances no need to provide any protection in winter.However, it would be sensible to wrap the crown and trunk of your palm with fleece in a prolonged period of sub zero temperatures.
Watering in rest period, sparingly Watering in active growth period, moderately Light, bright Temperature in rest period, min 7C max 24C (45-75F) Temperature in active growth period, min 16C max 24C (61-75F) Humidity, low
Trachycarpus wagnerianus care
| Sunlight | Partial sun to Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate. Grows well especially in rich, moist soil |
| Soil | Does best in Rich, well-drained, damp but not wet soils with above average fertility. |
| Temperature | Completely unharmed by temperatures down to 7C (45F). |
| Fertilizer | No special demands compared to other types of palms. A slow release fertilizer with an N/P/K ratio of 3:1:2 or 3:1:3. Thus, a formulae of 15:5:15 or 12:4:8 would be adequate. Select a preparation that contains microelements and is preferably a slow release formulae. |
Trachycarpus wagnerianus uses
Ornamental Use:
- Makes a great accent which fits well into small areas like courtyards and entries
- It s a tough plant and survives in hot urban landscapes and even thrives there if watered and fed
- Also a perfect palm for containers