Trachycarpus Species, Dragonhead Palm, Fan Palm, Yunnan Dwarf Palm
Trachycarpusnanus

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Trachycarpus (trak-ee-KAR-pus)
Species: nanus (NAN-us)

Synonym:Chamaerops nana

Synonym:Trachycarpus dracocephalus

Category
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting