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Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova'
Scientific Name: Trachycarpus sp. nova
Also Known As
- Trachycarpus princeps
- Trachycarpus princeps -green (Nova)
- Stone Gate Palm
Plant type
tree, palm / cycad
size
- H: 13'-16'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova' plant details
Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova' is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by orange and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova'
- Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
- Plant family: arecaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 13 FT - 16 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: high - regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova'
By: Mark and Gaz
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Gardening facts about Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova' plant
How to Grow Trachycarpus princeps 'Nova'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- high - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Fruit
- orange
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
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