Dwarf fan palm

Trachycarpus wagnerianus, often called 'Waggie Palm', is a highly prized dwarf fan palm, celebrated for its exceptional hardiness and tidy appearance, making it an excellent choice for many UK gardens. It features stiff, smaller, more regular fan-shaped leaves compared to Trachycarpus fortunei, giving it a more formal and compact look. This palm is remarkably tolerant of cold, wind, and exposure, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and is relatively low-maintenance once established. Its slow growth rate makes it ideal for smaller gardens or container planting, adding a distinctly exotic, architectural element.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained.

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.

Flowering: May, Jun.