Description

General aspect and origins - 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)
Leaves - 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.
Flowers - Inflorescences appear between the leaves. Flowers are small, dioecious and yellow.
Fruits - Fruits are not edible and are oblong in shape. They turn purple black when ripe.

Culture

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)
Soil - These palms need a well-drained but fairly moist soil.

Propagation

This palm is propagated by seeds.
Seeds are slightly smaller than these of Trachycarpus fortunei.