Description

Family Arecaceae
Originating from WC Himalaya

Large, evergreen leaves up to 1m across, silvery underneath, and divided into as many as 60 narrow segments. The trunk may retain a loose, fibrous covering of old leaf bases, or these may fall away. Mature specimens produce huge, yellow-brown clusters of small flowers followed, on female plants, by black berries.
Needs protection from strong or cold, drying winds, strong sunlight when young, and hard, winter frosts.
Trachycarpus prefers a moist but well-drained, fertile soil in shade or part shade.

Eventual mature plant size :
Height 12m
Spread 2.5m