Trachycarpus wagnerianus is also known as miniature Chusan palm or sometimes simply "waggie". It is a species which is close to the famous Trachycarpus fortunei, the windmill palm. However, Trachycarpus wagnerianus has smaller and stiffer leaves. Unlike what its common name suggests, it is not miniature, as it can reach with age up to 30 ft. (10 m)
This species is a slow grower, and is adapted both for containers or gardens. It is very cold hardy, and can withstand frosts down to about 5°F to 0°F. (-15°C to -18°C)
This palm has small and very stiff palmate leaves, which are more rounded than these of Trachycarpus fortunei. Leaves are about 20 in (50 cm) wide.
Inflorescences appear between the leaves. Flowers are small, dioecious and yellow.
Fruits are not edible and are oblong in shape. They turn purple black when ripe.
Trachycarpus wagnerianus requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière These palms need a well-drained but fairly moist soil.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 2.50 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -15.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -12.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : yellow
Propagation - other This palm is propagated by seeds.Seeds are slightly smaller than these of Trachycarpus fortunei.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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