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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

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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

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
  • Fruit

    • orange
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • glossy
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