RHS Synonyms
Trachycarpus 'Nova'
Trachycarpus sp. _nova_
Conservatory Greenhouse Palms Trees
An upright, evergreen, fast-growing palm to 5m tall with a stout trunk covered with a thick layer of pale fibres. The trunk is topped by a head of green, fan-like leaves comprising deeply split leaflets 80-100cm long that are held stiffly erect on the ends of petioles 1-1.2min length. Clusters of pale yellow flowers appear in summer. Hardy in the UK and an excellent palm for adding a tropical feel to a garden
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres