Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-9, at least 240" tall Origin: Hybrid
Plantsman and palm guru Hayes Jackson shared seed of this fast-growing Trachycarpus hybrid that he refers to as his "stiff leaf form." Hayes thinks it might be a T. wagnerianus x T. fortunei cross, but those who know for sure aren't talking. The 20' tall trunk has leaves whose tips don't become limp, as is the case with T. fortunei. Hayes has grown this for many years in his Anniston, Alabama, garden with no damage. Having seen it in person in 2006, I can attest that it is both unique and impressive...the palm, that is. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)
Zone: 7b-9, at least 