TRACHYCARPUS wagnerianus
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TRACHYCARPUS wagnerianus
Commonly known as Dwarf Chusan palm
Slow growing species with smaller leaves. More suitable for smaller gardens than T. fortunei
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A good courtyard subject -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Cultivated form of T. fortunei -
EvergreenRigid, leathery leaves to 60cm (24in) across on shorter stalks than fortunei. Segments are edged with white hairs
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Coastal / windswept
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
PalmUnbranched, single-stemmed palm with a head of fan-shaped, dark green leaves variously lobed to half their length or more. Produces small yellow flowers in large pendent panicles 60cm (24in) or more long. Female plants produce spherical, blue-black fruits 1cm (½in) across
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade
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