Kumaon Palm
Trachycarpus takil
Also known as
Takil Palm, Kumaon Fan Palm
Trachycarpus takil kz1 by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
Max | 2.5m | |
12m | Min | 1.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Kumaon Palm Overview
Trachycarpus takil is a dioecious, evergreen, palm species in the Arecaceae family. Commonly known as Kumaon Palm or Takil Palm, this plant resembles the related species T. fortunei. Dioecious plants produce male and female flowers on individual plants. This species produces deeply divided, fan-shaped foliage. Flowers are borne in great abundance, they are small and coloured yellow. It has a bushy habit and is hardy to -19 degrees Celsius, plant in a sheltered position, in full to partial sun, in well-draining soil for optimal growth. This species is considered one of the most hardy in this genus, it can tolerate snow and frost.