Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Trachycarpus

Species:

Trachycarpus fortunei

USDA Symbol:

TRFO3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested mountain slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from warm stratification (30-60 days) followed by cold stratification (30-60 days) to break dormancy.