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Trachycarpus martianus [Khasia Hills]

Also Known As

Trachycarpus khasianus
Himalayan Windmill Palm
Khasia Hills Fan Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

8b-11

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Trachycarpus martianus [Khasia Hills] plant details

Trachycarpus martianus [Khasia Hills] is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. and 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachycarpus martianus [Khasia Hills]

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachycarpus martianus [Khasia Hills]

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. This trachy grows to 20 feet with a trunk diameter to 7". The leaves are fan shaped and dark green above the bluish grey beneath. Simply beautiful. To see a photo of a mature Trachycarpus martianus "Khasia Hills Form" go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Trachycarpus/martianus.html

By: Tejas Tropicals

This most graceful Himalayan windmill palm, to 30' in time, is easily recognized by its narrow petioles and wide fans lined in short fur. The trunk often sheds its wool in age; unusual for a Trachycarpus. The entire tree has a decidedly more tropical effect than others of its genus and … well... for good reason. It is. Unlike the below 0 °F frost hardiness hardiness of T. fortunei, 15 to 20 °F, mid USDA zone 8, seems to be the lower limit of this lovely plant. Enjoys sun and summer water. Plant where protected or use as a container plant.