Trachycarpus martianus

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Figure 1. T. martianus showing the characteristic smooth stem.

Khasia Hills Form:

In our personal view, the form of T. martianus from the Khasia Hills, once known as Trachycarpus khasianus, is the most elegant species in the genus. Its slender, bare trunk supports a full but open crown of elegantly arching, very regular and much segmented, large fan leaves. It is quite fast and easy growing. Well suited to subtropical as well as temperate climates it will tolerate moderate frosts (for a close-up see "Principes" Vol. 38:2).

Nepal Form:

Similar to the above, this form from the Himalayas in Nepal, has slightly smaller leaves with fewer segments and is more tolerant of frost and drought as it grows further north at higher altitudes. Equally fast and rewarding to grow.

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Figure 2. T. martianus

Figure 3. T. martianus petiole detail

Figure 4. T. martianus leaf close-up

Contributed by:

Martin Gibbons and Tobias Spanner

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