Trachycarpus - replace or wait

Sat · Post by **Sat** » Mon May 16, 2011 12:24 pm

Was thinking of replacing this dead Trachycarpus today. Pic 1 is from March, Pic 2 now.

It seems like a dead leaf has grown and and new leaf also looking a bit damaged on tips but green is emerging?

So should I wait, how many leaf could I expect this year from this plant ?

Nathan · Post by **Nathan** » Mon May 16, 2011 1:23 pm

If it is indeed growing then I'd leave it, give it a good feed & keep well watered during the summer & it could push out 1 or 2 leaves by the autumn...

If however it is looking an eyesore (if a specimen plant in a lawn for example) then I would dig it up (carefully) & keep it potted to recover & plant a new one as Trachycarpus's are cheap enough...

The Codfather · Post by **The Codfather** » Mon May 16, 2011 2:31 pm

if there is green leave it....I would say. I am not sure.....but it still could be worth dosing with some peroxide......but other will confirm.

Las Palmas Norte · Post by **Las Palmas Norte** » Mon May 16, 2011 4:26 pm

Personally, I'd remove any of the dead fronds. If it's pushing new growth a fungicide won't hurt, but I doubt it will help much at this point.
I've heard it's been very dry over in England so keep the thing watered.

Cheers, Barrie.

redsquirrel · Post by **redsquirrel** » Mon May 16, 2011 7:09 pm

being a Trachycarpus i might give it a nitrogen boost.not advisable for palms due to the soft growth it produces but any green out the top will speed up its recovery and seeing how hardy trachies are normally,the new growth might just survive next winter

Sat · Post by **Sat** » Mon May 16, 2011 9:50 pm

Thanks. Will see how it does in 2 weeks. Will keep watered and add some feed.

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