{"product_id":"trachycarpus-wagnerianus","title":"Trachycarpus wagnerianus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrachycarpus wagnerianus\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003edwarf Chusan palm\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWagner's windmill palm\u003c\/strong\u003e (and affectionately the \u003cstrong\u003e'Waggie'\u003c\/strong\u003e), is the connoisseur's choice among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-palms\"\u003ehardy palms\u003c\/a\u003e: all the exotic presence of the classic Chusan palm, but in a tougher, more compact and far more weather resistant package. Its fan-shaped fronds are smaller, stiffer and held more rigidly than those of its better known cousin \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trachycarpus-fortunei\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with neatly rolled edges that shrug off wind rather than tearing. The result is a tidy, almost sculpted crown that stays looking immaculate even in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003eexposed and coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e where larger-leaved palms would tatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the common Chusan palm it is reliably garden hardy, rated RHS H5 and comfortable down to around -15C once established, so it holds its evergreen canopy of glossy fans right through a British winter. The slender trunk is clothed in the same characterful brown fibre, and mature specimens carry arching sprays of small yellow flowers in early summer. Slower and more restrained than \u003cem\u003eT. fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e, the Waggie stays in proportion for many years, reaching an eventual 3 to 6 m, which makes it ideal for smaller plots, courtyards and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio containers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade. Its wind resistant fronds make it one of the best palms for open, exposed and coastal sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, free draining soil, from chalk to clay and across the full pH range. Good drainage matters most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow growing to an eventual 3 to 6 m, noticeably more compact than the common Chusan palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e reliably hardy across most of the UK, with young crowns worth fleecing in severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to settle in a strong root system, after which it becomes impressively drought tolerant. An annual spring mulch and a balanced feed keep the crown lush and growth steady. With its bold, architectural silhouette it earns a place at the heart of any \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotic\u003c\/a\u003e or jungle-style planting scheme, equally at home as a structural specimen or in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eTrachycarpus wagnerianus\u003c\/strong\u003e we supply is nursery grown, hand selected for a healthy crown and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition, ready to bring resilient, wind proof exotica to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57831797031295,"sku":"TRACHWAG17","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57831797064063,"sku":"TRACHWAG19","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"21cm \/ 4L","offer_id":57831797096831,"sku":"TRACHWAG21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-06-25at09.15.01_1.jpg?v=1782379808","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/trachycarpus-wagnerianus","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}