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Other Names: Himalayan Windmill Palm, Takil, Kumaon Palm
Related To:
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Main Uses:
Ornamental.
Growth Rate:
Moderate.
Mature Height/Spread:
This species can grow to 45 feet in a subtropical climate. In a colder climate, it will be significantly shorter and more stout.
Flowering/Pollination:
Typically, separate male and female plants. Though rare, both sexes may also occur on the same plant. Flower stalk to 3 feet long, yellow flowers.
Tolerance:
Moderately tolerant of drought. Salt tolerance unknown.
Soil/Nutrition:
Prefers fertile, acidic soils. Needs good drainage and soil dryness in the winter for best cold-hardiness.
Light:
Can live perfectly well in dappled sunlight. It is adaptable to many different light conditions.
Wind:
Like all cold-hardy palms, Takil is very susceptible to cold, drying winter winds. Plant this palm in a wind-protected location (or construct a winter wind shelter). This will prevent it from losing leaf tissue to freezing dehydration.
Temperature:
Trachycarpus Takil shows the most hardiness as its trunk begins to form. It can eventually withstand temperatures below 0 degrees F. This species is sometimes thought of as the hardiest trachycarpus.
Dangers:
None.
Diseases Prone:
None reported in cold climates. Grasshoppers may occasionally bite into the leaves.
Bearing Age:
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Fruit:
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History/Origin:
The species Trachycarpus Takil is native to the mountains of northern India.
Species Observations:
Takil will grow in open sun in northern cold climates, however it will lose its leaves to dehydration in the cold unless it is afforded protection from sun and winds. The crown of this species is hardy to -5 degrees F. If the spear leaf pulls out during the spring, apply fungicides liberally to prevent rotting, the enemy of the recovering bud tissue. It should send out a new spear leaf with a few weeks of warm weather. This species needs 3 seasons of growing to establish its roots and achieve its full cold hardiness. The most cold protection should be given during its first year when it is weakest. This species is similarly hardy to T. Fortunei for the first five years before its superior cold tolerance becomes apparent. The twisting of the leaf petioles is often cited as a way to distinguish it from Trachycarpus Fortunei, to which it bears a strong resemblance. This is unreliable. Takil has tightly wound brown fibers near the trunk, as well as a "thicker" growth habit. Fortunei has loose brown fibers and a more elegant growth profile.
Propogation:
Seeds, which take anywhere from 1 week to 6 months to germinate. The fresher, the better. Soaking them for 24 hours significantly speeds up the process. Removing the flesh of the berry is vital and will increase germination dramatically.
Container Culture:
Can be grown in a container for many years. It is a moderate growing species, however it does need at least part sun.
Medicinal Uses:
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Nutritional Information:
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Preparation / Food:
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