Trachycarpus latisectus
A slow-growing palm to 8m, forming a smooth, slender, grey trunk crowned with large, circular leaves which are divided into numerous segments. Just hardy in a favourable microclimate
Synonyms
Trachycarpus latisectus 'Sikkimensis'Trachycarpus latisectus 'Sikkim'
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Trachycarpus are dioecious evergreen palms with stout, solitary stems bearing rounded leaves palmately divided into linear segments, with pendulous panicles of small flowers followed on female plants by globose fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Darjiling
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or dappled shade with protection from cold, drying winds. Provide winter protection in the first few years. See palm cultivation outdoors
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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