Trachycarpus pics

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pinus wallichiana

jezza, agree with adam the Trachycarpus looks fantastic well sheltered and very green unlike when you first had it..well done

[redsquirrel]

both of yours are in good nick,trachys look so different and much better if you dont have to trim them

[jezza]

pinus wallichiana

jezza, agree with adam the Trachycarpus looks fantastic well sheltered and very green unlike when you first had it..well done

The one you're talking about is dead and in the compost heap. This one i bought from steve 'pheonix' who was on here. It's been in the ground since march last year. it did sod all last year but is going for it this year.

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how did it die?

[jezza]

It just....died! After pushing out 6 new leaves and going nice and green last year, this year it opened a spear, then for no reason the whole thing turned brown and crispy. So up it came and there's a Dicksonia antarctica in it's place.

[Exotic Life]

pinus wallichiana

Thanks. I have to get one, defitnely like this one.

[Simba]

Not very good pix, but here are my Trachycarpus. Looking at them now, I realise what good deals I have got.....
5ft Fortuneii - £30 from Todds


3ft Fortuneii - £10 from B&Q


3ft Waggie - £40 from Palm House


Baby Waggie - £4.00 from Boot sale


Baby Nainital - £3.00 from Boot sale

[redsquirrel]

those 2 carboot trachies are unbelivable £3 each.thats all the hard years out the way for you already

[Simba]

You are absolutely right RS, I know I half expected to be caught on candid camera when I found them....

But to be honest, I think each of my Trachycarpus has been a cracking deal one way or another, and I am really looking forward to adding to my collection with a very nice Latisectus......

[redsquirrel]

i wouldnt risk it (latisectus) outside for a few more years yet though,have you seen what happens to john Ps every year?

[Simba]

Funnily enough I have just been reading that thread.
I think I have the ideal spot in my new "bamboo grove" where it'll get plenty of protection from gusts.

But I do think I will also get it (latisectus) into a decent sized pot so that I can bring it into the winter huddle for the next few winters...



To the left of this scene, is the side of the shed, and also 120l of Psuedosasa Japonica, so it should be quite snuggly....

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I like the little waggy the leaf shape is nice

[Dave Brown]

Some very nice palms pictured here.

Simba, I think we'll have to nick name you 'BaBS', Bag a Bargain Simba

I'm in catch up mode after the last week of upheaval. I am intending to add some of my pics, took some more yesterday.

[tenchy]

some great photos

who has the most trchys?

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the peoples democratic republic of china