Palmbomen-palms Trachycarpus fortunei "Takagii" - wagnerianus x fortunei

• Article number: TRFOTAKA01

Trachycarpus fortunei "Takagii" is a cross between a female wagnerianus and a male fortunei. Together, these two plants produce offspring that possess characteristics of both plants. This primarily means that the leaves are slightly stiffer. Consequently, this species has much better resistance to wind. Larger Trachycarpus often suffer from the wind, causing the leaves to bend, break, or tear. The wagnerianus remedies this problem with more compact, stiff leaves but is unfortunately less resistant to the cold. Additionally, the common wagnerianus grows considerably slower than the fortunei. Fortunately, a mix of these two plants has turned out well; the good qualities of both plants come together in this variety: the Takagii.

The seeds of a Takagii are difficult to obtain. This is because the pollination of the species must be correct. Only the male fortunei may pollinate the female wagnerianus. Therefore, the species must be placed in an enclosed space and subsequently pollinated by hand. Only in this way is it possible to be certain of the authenticity of the species.

The genus Trachycarpus comprises a number of well-known palm trees. The origin of this genus lies primarily in China and the foothills of the Himalayas. Precisely because of this origin, most plants are highly resistant to winters. Consequently, many palms have since spread throughout the world. Under the right conditions, a fortunei can grow to a height of 15-20 meters. In European gardens, however, they will remain considerably smaller. The trunk can reach a diameter of up to 30 centimeters and is formed by the base of older leaves. The rugged appearance of the trunk adds extra ornamental value to this plant. However, the greatest ornamental value lies in the leaves, which can occupy up to a square meter per leaf. Propagation of these species always takes place via seeds. A mature tree begins producing flowers when it is more than a meter tall; this can take at least 7 years. There are male and female plants, and through pollination, germinable seeds can grow on the female plants. The male plants have a yellow color, and the female plants a slightly greener color. Fertilized flowers will ripen into seeds on the flower and are then black, about a centimeter in size, and kidney-shaped.

Our special Trachycarpus varieties are all grown from seed. Our supplier is an expert in the field of palms and has been cultivating species-specifically for many years. Although it may take longer for the typical characteristics of some Trachycarpus species to manifest, we can say with certainty that we supply true to the species.

Winter hardiness zone 7a (-15ºC).

Winter hardiness zone 7a (-15ºC).