New Cold Hardy Trachycarpus Princeps Hybrid Palms!

Today's video is all about a delivery of cold hardy palms from Hardy Palms, the tough and fast growing evergreen beauties that are Trachycarpus Naini Tal and some more amazing Trachycarpus fortunei x princeps crosses. They're great palms for UK gardens, I look at their beautiful colouring, why growing hybrid palms is the best of both worlds and why planting fast growing palms like Trachycarpus in smaller sizes is great for your tropical garden budget and their future growth, leading to tougher, faster growing and hardier plants in years to come.
Here's a link to the Trachycarpus section of the Hardy Palms website:
www.hardy-palms.co.uk/product...
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Thanks,
George

[@derekscheshirepalmgardenuk5345]

Hi George, like yourself I've not ordered anything from nigel for a while, I did actually get a princeps hybrid from him about 5 years ago and is starting too put on a show. It's at the back of my larger pond so in the winter it comes into its own. I have another one I got from my palm shop 4 years ago and the coloring on the reverse of the leaves is amazing. On this occasion I bought an interesting trachycarpus Waggi Cross with martianus, and a waggi/ princeps. Always great quality plants and very reasonably priced too.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Derek, that's great - I think I saw your pic on Facebook. They're all lovely plants. I imagine the waggie x princeps will grow to be absolute stunners, I've got some too. I was tempted by the other Martianus one you mentioned but gave it a miss this time - it could potentially be a beautiful palm as it matures for sure though!

[@TonyField]

Blimey all those Geese what an amazing sight. Another great informative Video 👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Yes indeed, there were so many! Thank you very much!

[@stephenandrews8419]

Quick let's all find a place to land. That tropical garden below looks a good place to overwinter. 🦤🦆🐦🦤🦆🐦 Sorry i don't have a picture of any Geese George. But i thought they would be great playmates for Max 🐶

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Haha they best not be overwintering here! I appreciate the effort you've put into finding a goose pic! I'm not sure what Max would think of them to be honest, I imagine he'd mainly be frustrated that they wouldn't kick his ball around for him...

[@604Surfer]

Those are awesome. I have a few 2 year old waggy x princeps, Fortunei x nanital, and Nova x princeps. Excited to see these grow. Also picked up a large Manipur this year as well. In Vancouver Canada

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Fantastic Shane, that’s great! We’re lucky to have so many variations of the tough Trachycarpus we can both grow 😃

[@CKLI38]

Once again thank you for the education and entertainment. Great inspiring video again. Cheers George

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you very much, I wasn’t sure if it was enough of an excuse for a video but I’m pleased it’s gone down well 😃

[@haroldbetterson1877]

I liked his hybrid collection 🥰

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Nice one, I missed out on those but I’m pleased I’ve picked these up! 😃

[@SzkockiOgrodnik]

Fully agree with you that British grown palms addapt to my Scottish garden (east coast) much faster the the one from Spanish plantations for example 👍👍 I've bought Nanital from Nigel in March, great palm, like Fortunei on steroids. I have my own (from seeds) Princeps and Waggie x Princeps and I have to say the hybrid grows much faster then Princeps 🌴🌴

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Great to hear you've had good experiences with Nainital in such a short time, I'm thinking about planting it between two Waggies so having a faster growth rate would help the combo look right. Also good news on the Waggie x Princeps, I've got some I picked up as young plants too, I'm excited to see them develop!

[@slimytoad1447]

George i have a Naini tal and its been completely hardy in winter, absolutely rock-solid mate

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Excellent, thanks Dec, I’m positive it would be but always great to know people’s experiences!

[@cboaustralia]

Autumn watch love it George I laughed my socks off at that 😂.......

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

😂 I did get a bit carried away with them!

[@philippehoyez9398]

The migration of these birds already announces winter!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

We’ll say autumn to make me feel a bit better 😂

[@colinwilson7134]

George, great video 👏👏 you talk even faster when opening boxes 😂😂😂 very enthusiastic mate, and just what I was looking for and have ordered one 🙈🙈🙈😂😂😉 a waggy princeps on route now 👍👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Haha cheers Colin, it was a race against the fading light 😂 Good choice!

[@slimytoad1447]

George I have a Trachy. Nova also does very well during winter too

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Nice one, I’ve got some Novas, I don’t think they’re as tough as Fortunei but certainly grow well!

[@Dr1on]

If I saw that many geese flying in one direction I'd be running for a bunker! Great video as always 👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Haha thanks! There were so many, I had to leave that bit in the video 😂

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Hello George, I am sure, just like me, you love ordering new plants for your garden, it’s always exciting, waiting for the delivery and then opening up / unwrapping the plant, A little bit like Christmas. Well Worth filming those huge flocks of geese, migrating for the winter by the way.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Paul, of course, it’s always exciting to get new plants like these but I’m equally excited to see them all grow! The geese were a pretty special sight, I don’t think I’ve seen that many migrating before!

[@zonehardypalms1188]

Fascinating! Just getting familiar with these Trachy hybrid varieties. Want to get the Princeps, but the hybrid with the Fortunei would be ideal for the faster growth rate. Now I want one!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

The princeps hybrids are incredibly quick for sure, lovely palms and I'll be planting these out here soon!

[@dnico]

EPIC TRACHYCARPUS LOVE AS I DO 🌴👍

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Nice one, they are lovely palms!

[@RATRUN77]

Just starting out so no big palms but looking forward the the little ones I just ordered from hardy palms developed. Thanks for the tips.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks for watching and honestly you’ll find they’ll develop into lovely plants in no time plus you get all the satisfaction of seeing them develop too. What did you go for?

[@RATRUN77]

2 trachycarpus princeps already got some small trachycarpus. So I’ll keep the princeps for around the house. Should look good in the winter of 2030. Got to plan ahead. Cheers.

[@williambrown-pt6oo]

You made me laugh!! I used to think of my “ typical windmill palms” as AMAZING but now as they are aging and I am becoming fussier with my palms they are nice but I want more of a perfect tidier palm. Thanks for the info. I’ll keep the names in notes until I can find them.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Haha nice one! No hate for the fortunei but you know what it’s like, if there’s something a little bit different and also tough then go for it! 😃

[@TropicalGardening]

Beautiful palms! I've also got a few hybrids planted out this year. I hope they'll be as hardy as a fortunei.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

They are indeed! Nice one, I’m sure they’ll grow well for you! I’m not certain on the hardiness vs fortunei but I’d certainly expect them to be tough and more attractive looking 😃

[@davidbanner9001]

Got myself a Princeps and a Princeps x Fortunei. Really wished I had bought a couple of Princeps x Waggies at the time as they are already sold out.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Sorry for missed the last cross but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed by what you got, the p x f are lovely plants 😃

[@shineamenmbs3107]

4:55 Trachycarpus princeps? slow moving guy but so beautiful! 7:28 I hear you say it's an hybrid, absolutly gorgeous color! Impressive squadron of geese. Incredible! Are they heading to warmer countries? Thank you George, beautiful video and palms, even if I am a bit lost in this huge palms universe... Tc

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks, they are lovely palms! I'm a bit lost in the universe of palms that grow in warmer countries but over here there's not as many choices so it pays to find the interesting ones! I don't know too much about the geese other than some birds choose to come from colder countries and spend the winter in our country and others migrate away. These were heading North though which doesn't really clear it up, unless they've come from a colder country to the East and are heading to a more suitable overwintering site further North.

[@shineamenmbs3107]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Thank you! You're a palms master for sure! It looks difficult to "follow" these migratory birds... Fascinating way they navigate and the duration of their flights. tc

[@Salmiyaguy1]

I saw a Trachy Winsan and it's the most beautiful variety I ever saw of the trachys. and it was very fast growing. Have looked into one, or do you have on of those?

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

They are indeed lovely! I haven't got one but have pretty much got as many Trachys as I have room for haha! There's a lot of interesting forms and hybrids when you look into them, 'Tesan' and 'Nainital' too!

[@sharonconnors6061]

Just got 3 palms off nigel myself after last winter saw off some small princeps :-)

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Sorry to hear about the small princeps but exciting news about the new palms Sharon, what did you go for?

[@sharonconnors6061]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden princeps/fortunei hybrid x 2 and waggie/ princeps x1

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@sharonconnors6061 Nice choices! I’m sure they’ll grow into lovely palms 😃

[@steverichardson4374]

Il have two get one .did not no I can still plant trapicartux out still iv got one I won't two move thanks bud

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Yeah, in most winters even small plants should be fine but you could wait until spring to be on the safe side 👍

[@maple494]

My fortunei has pretty silvery leaves in the back, maybe its got some fortunei in it. ^.^

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

It could have a bit of princeps in it or it could just be a lovely fortunei, a lot of plants can be quite variable so maybe you’re lucky and have got a nice specimen!

[@weswall7737]

I like sabals especially a bazoria or a Birmingham u should look into those they are hardy into zone 7

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi Wes, they’re nice but general consensus is that whilst they’re tough, we don’t get enough summer heat in the UK for them to actually grow well unfortunately! It’s a shame!

[@weswall7737]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden yea that’s the only thing about em

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@weswall7737 Yeah, personally I’m more interested in palms and exotics that can potentially thrive and not just survive these days but who knows what the climate being slightly warmer or seasonal change might bring to what grows well here.

[@46FreddieMercury91]

I have couple of manipur and couple of nainital. Also two hybrid wagnerianus x nainital seedlings. I'm curious as to how these are going to look

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Nice one! It could be worth googling them but in all honesty a lot of these hybrids are quite new and variable so they could look different to what you’d expect! Hopefully there’s some good genes in there and I’m sure they’ll produce attractive palms!

[@greghutton1896]

Top man George. I have wanted one a princeps hybrid for a while. Just a quick question. How much shade will they take ? Thanks again

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thank you! I can’t really say that many people will be able to fully answer that question with them being quite a new palm but mine grow in partial shade without issues. Trachycarpus are generally quite tolerant of some shade but I probably wouldn’t plant them in deep shade.

[@greghutton1896]

Thanks George. Much appreciated

[@RATRUN77]

Glad your experience with hardy palms was better than mine. Packaging looked like a dogs dinner and it was sent to the wrong address. Luckily the plants survived. No apology from Nigel just excuses think I’ll be looking elsewhere in the future.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Hi, that’s genuinely the first bit of bad feedback I’ve heard about Nigel’s service of plants - I must have had over 10 deliveries from him over the years without issue including a few pallets and everything was spot on. Sorry to hear you didn’t have a good experience with them…

[@RATRUN77]

I was a bit shocked after seeing your unboxing. Think it must of been a Friday afternoon special and they wanted to get home. If he’d just said sorry instead of I ran out of boxes and the weather’s been damp I’d of been cool with that I did get 2 nice palms. Thanks for all the tip mate keep them coming.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@RATRUN77 It’s hard to say without seeing it but it doesn’t sound as good as what I’ve always had and Nigel didn’t know I was doing a vid about these or anything! As long as the palms are OK 👍

[@missdimples1982]

I'll keep a note of this one, you aren't too far from me so I will await your update on this palm

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

The hybrid? I’ve grown them for around 5 years now, they’re a strong grower even in our part of the country 😃

[@missdimples1982]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Naini Tal, looks beautiful. I love the leaf structure

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@missdimples1982 Oh right, yes. I’m hoping that it’ll grow into a beautiful chunky-trunked palm and that it will be as fast and large as I’ve heard. I’ll put an update up soon enough I’m sure!

[@robertwhichello7636]

Hi George just discovered your channel and finding the content really useful. I remember you mentioned you had a Cyathea medullaris. I’m interested what your going to do to over winter it. My greenhouse doesn’t arrive until March so I’m thinking of putting in the shed rather than in the house. Pretty sure it’s too risky to wrap like a dicksonian. I’ve a few Cyathea Cooperi which I think I will try to over winter in the house. All the Cyathea’s were bought this year so it’s m first winter. I found your Schefflera video very informative. I’ve got a Taiwaniana that’s had a very slow first year but despite this I’m thinking of adding some other varieties. Thx Robert

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

Thanks for watching Robert! I’ve taken the brave / risky step of actually planting my medullaris out but I know it’ll need serious protection. They’re reasonably tough but this far north they need more than just fleece in anything other than a mild winter, yes. If yours is small I’d certainly consider either the house or shed but don’t let it dry out and only bring it in when it’s cold or frosty, it’ll actually enjoy the milder autumn weather while it’s here!

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

p.s You’ll probably like Schefflera delavayi…

[@robertwhichello7636]

Good luck with the Medullaris I hope it’s fine outside and planted and if so I will be brave enough to try it outside as well. It’s a pretty good size and in a pot at the moment. I can’t face losing it in the first year so will play it safe. I do have some big glass doors in a sort of alcove so could maybe watch the temperature on a thermometer there and maybe try it there. Do you grow Dendroseris Litoralis . I’ve got a small plant but planning on planting out next spring. I will check the Delaveya out.

[@GeorgesJungleGarden]

@@robertwhichello7636 Thanks, I know it’ll potentially need heated protection in a cold winter, I think you’re doing the right thing with yours this winter. I don’t grow that, no, did you get it from Grow Paradise?

[@robertwhichello7636]

@@GeorgesJungleGarden I got it at Chelsea from Kells Bay Nursery. It’s pretty small so I won’t plant it out until Spring. I think Desert to Jungle have it as well. Btw do you think Crug Farm is the best bet for Schefflera Delavayi and Macrophylla? Are you thinking a heated jacket or soil heating for the Medullaris ?