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Trachycarpus wagnerianus
Waggy, Dwarf Chusan Palm
From: £29.95
Not known at all in the wild, Trachycarpus wagnerianus is a close relative of Trachycarpus fortunei, and is particularly close to our hearts. The Dwarf Chusan Palm is an exceptionally hardy evergreen tree that forms a single hairy trunk and attractive large palmate leaves, which form an impressive crown as it grows.
It differs from T. fortunei by its smaller leaves which maintain their upright form, unlike T. fortunei’s which bend over time. The Dwarf Chusan Palm is more compact, making it more suitable for container growth, and is much tougher and more wind resilient than T. fortunei.
Plant Biography
Trachycarpus wagnerianus was originally introduced into Europe from Japan in the 19th century, where it was a domestic cultivar not known to the wild. It remained in relative obscurity until recently when its qualities as a garden plant were realised.
The wagnerianus is particularly close to our hearts as The Palm Centre played major a part in its European reintroduction. After acquiring some seeds from the very few UK nurseries which had them at the time, we grew our own mother plants and ended up distributing its seeds all over Europe.
The specific cultivar of wagnerianus we selected is particularly compact, and now, years later, we can see those traits in the specimens grown across the continent.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
Trachycarpus wagnerianus performs best in part shade, but it is still happy with full sun.
Unlike Trachycarpus fortunei, T. wagnerianus can handle some winds.
In summer it produces drooping panicles of yellowish flowers.
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Excellent plant , healthy, well packed and on time plus with a care guide. Many thanks to all involved!
Greg M. –
Lovely plant and well protected for delivery
jane –
this is my third palm purchase and once again I was not disappointed. Beautifully packed, arrived the day it was due, and a lovely lovely plant. I live in the East Anglian Fens so get harsh cold winds but all my palms have stood well and even the Beast from the East had not effect on them whatsoever. So I would recommend these and the Palm Centre
maggie darby –
Very well wrapped without excessive packaging. Beautiful plant, lovely shape & very sturdy. Very pleased & will definitely purchase from the Palm Centre again.
Eileen Franklyn –