Trachycarpus Wagnerianus 45cm Pot 200cm Height Outdoor Tree

Trachycarpus Wagnerianus 45cm Pot 200cm Height Outdoor Tree

Trachycarpus wagnerianus, commonly known as the Waggie Palm, is a rare and highly sought-after form of the Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), originally cultivated in Japan. Unlike its larger, more widely known cousin, T. wagnerianus is prized for its smaller, stiffer,...
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Trachycarpus Wagnerianus 45cm Pot 200cm Height Outdoor Tree

Trachycarpus Wagnerianus 45cm Pot 200cm Height Outdoor Tree

£2,500.00

Trachycarpus Wagnerianus 45cm Pot 200cm Height Outdoor Tree

£2,500.00
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Trachycarpus wagnerianus, commonly known as the Waggie Palm, is a rare and highly sought-after form of the Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei), originally cultivated in Japan. Unlike its larger, more widely known cousin, T. wagnerianus is prized for its smaller, stiffer, wind-resistant leaves, making it an excellent choice for exposed gardens and modern landscapes.

🌿 Key Features:

  • Foliage: Compact, dark green fan-shaped leaves on short, sturdy petioles. The leaf segments are narrower and thicker than those of T. fortunei, giving the crown a neat, tidy look that stands up well to wind and weather.

  • Trunk: Develops a fibrous, hairy brown trunk, eventually reaching 3–4 metres high over many decades, though typically stays smaller and slower-growing than T. fortunei.

  • Hardiness: Extremely robust and cold-tolerant, hardy down to about -15°C, making it one of the best palms for UK gardens.

  • Growth habit: Naturally more compact and symmetrical, it has a refined, architectural form that works beautifully as a specimen or in groups.

Because of its elegant shape, manageable size and exceptional hardiness, Trachycarpus wagnerianus is ideal for coastal gardens, modern courtyards, or as a dramatic container palm.


🌱 Detailed Care Guide for Trachycarpus wagnerianus

📍 Position & Light

  • Thrives in full sun to light shade.

  • Will tolerate more shade than many palms, but best growth and leaf colour are achieved with several hours of direct sun each day.

🌬️ Shelter

  • Unlike many palms, the Waggie’s stiff leaves mean it tolerates wind exceptionally well, even in coastal or exposed sites.

💧 Watering

  • Water well during the first couple of years to establish deep roots.

  • Once established, moderately drought tolerant, though appreciates watering in prolonged dry spells.

  • Ensure good drainage — dislikes sitting in waterlogged soil.

🪴 Soil

  • Prefers free-draining, fertile soil, but is adaptable and copes well with a range of soils from sandy to heavier loams, provided they do not stay waterlogged.

🍽️ Feeding

  • Feed in spring and midsummer with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser or a specialist palm feed to encourage lush growth.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

  • Very low maintenance.

  • Remove old, dead fronds by cutting close to the trunk to maintain a neat appearance.

  • Avoid cutting green fronds, as palms rely on them for photosynthesis.

🪲 Pests & Problems

  • Generally pest- and disease-free.

  • Very resilient compared to many other palms — problems are rare if planted in suitable conditions.

🚰 Container Growing

  • Excellent in large pots for patios, terraces and small gardens.

  • Use a free-draining, gritty compost, such as a mix of multi-purpose compost with added horticultural grit or perlite.

  • Raise containers on feet to aid drainage and protect roots in winter with a mulch or fleece wrap in very cold regions.

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