Trachycarpus martianus
Himalayan Windmill. Symmetrical fans top a neatly clothed thin trunk. Flowerstalks ripen to a showy carrot-orange color.
 Height | 30–50ft |
|---|---|
 Width | 3–6ft |
 Tolerates | Cool Summers |
 Water needs | Moderate |
We have heard of this palm thriving when planted in an area of standing groundwater (to the point where it filled the holes over night at the time of planting). This was in San Francisco. In this particular instance they watered the palm well for one year and haven't watered it since and it looks flawless. | |
 Hardy to | 20°F |
 Exposure | Full Shade – Full Sun |
 Indoor / outdoor | Outdoor |
 Origin | Himalayas |
 California native | No |
 Sunset zones | 9, 14–24 |
Growing Notes
T. martianus is slower growing than other trachycarpus; we have a friend who planted one side by side with a Trachycarpus latisectus and after eight years the latisectus has an eight foot trunk and the martianus trunk is only six feet tall.
Unlike most trachycarpus this one spontaneously sheds its old leaves once mature, leaving a clean smooth trunk.
Special Interest
The clean and deeply divided, mesmerizingly symmetrical leaves of T. martianus make it stand out from other similar trachycarpus.
The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.
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