Trachycarpus takil

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A fan palm with large, evergreen leaves up to 1m across, silvery underneath, and divided into as many as 60 narrow segments. The trunk may retain a loose, fibrous covering of old leaf bases, or these may fall away. Mature specimens produce huge, yellow-brown clusters of small flowers followed, on female plants, by black berries

Scientific classification

Species: Trachycarpus takil (Trachycarpus takil)
Genus: Trachycarpus
Family: Arecaceae

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Toxicity: Palms
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Trachycarpus takil

Distribution map

West-Central Himalaya

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Trachycarpus takil

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Trachycarpus takil care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut off old leaves close to the trunk

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

e. Needs protection from strong or cold, drying winds, strong sunlight when young, and hard, winter frosts. Can also be grown as a conservatory or warm glasshouse specimen. See palm cultivation outdoors and palm cultivation indoors

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