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Trachycarpus princeps (Stone gate palm)
1 hour care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Trachycarpus princeps
Other names
Stone gate palm
Genus
Trachycarpus Trachycarpus
Species
T. princeps - T. princeps is an evergreen palm forming a small tree with a terminal tuft of fan-shaped to circular, deeply divided, mid- to dark green leaves, silvery-grey to blue-grey beneath. Large panicles of yellow flowers in summer are followed by black fruit.
Trachycarpus princeps is: Evergreen
Tree shape
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring or autumn at a minimum of 25C.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Trachycarpus princeps (Stone gate palm) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 2.5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or dapple shade. Protect from hard winter frosts & strong, cold, drying winds. Suitable for growing in a conservatory or glasshouse. From southern China where is grows on steep marble cliffs in monsoonal rainforest.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Trachycarpus princeps
Other names
Stone gate palm
Genus
Trachycarpus Trachycarpus
Species
T. princeps - T. princeps is an evergreen palm forming a small tree with a terminal tuft of fan-shaped to circular, deeply divided, mid- to dark green leaves, silvery-grey to blue-grey beneath. Large panicles of yellow flowers in summer are followed by black fruit.
Native to
China, Myanmar
Foliage
Evergreen
Tree shape
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring or autumn at a minimum of 25C.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Trachycarpus princeps (Stone gate palm) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 2.5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or dapple shade. Protect from hard winter frosts & strong, cold, drying winds. Suitable for growing in a conservatory or glasshouse. From southern China where is grows on steep marble cliffs in monsoonal rainforest.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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