Oregon Trithrinax - advice?

[Chester B]

Bit of an impulse buy - Trithrinax acanthocoma. Couldn’t pass it up for the price I think this might be a 2 gallon. Palm is about 30” tall.   Any experience or tales??

[Paradise Found]

Nice find, I don't think anyone here would pass up on a deal like that, I don't know but looks like a 5 gallon?

I like the pointy fiber.  J.M. says they are hardy to 12F-15F. good choice for 8b experiment. 

[Swolte]

Great choice!

Yours looks a bit chlorotic but I reckon it will be get a bit darker once it's been in the ground for a while! Mine survived the 3F Texas nightmare with only some straw and one layer of frost blanket. Since I read it's native to dry, open areas in South America, I placed it in a wind-exposed spot that gets full Texas sun in well-draining soil. It has always looked good for me, beautiful in low sun and with its large and shiny leaves. 

Not sure what you paid for that but that's a nice-size trunk for a 2G! I bet it was a bargain!

I'll share a pic tomorrow! 

Edited July 27, 2021 by Swolte

[Chester B]

Well I’m just guessing 2 gallons but based on aquarium size it’s probably a 5 gallon. $35. That’s it. 
 

Yes it’s yellow from being in the pot so long. I’ve got them like this and they green up in no time once I good soil. 
 

Very encouraging to hear yours survived that low. I was planning hottest spot in sandy soil in my front yard but I’m going to wait until next spring as I am removing some more lawn. 
 

thanks again. 

[ahosey01]

It will be 34” tall by 2030.

[Swolte]

Here's some pics of mine!

I am getting reasonable growth now. On average, about half an inch in trunk diameter per year (height is more variable). 
 

[Chester B]

Wow that slow huh?  That's quite alright the new garden bed I'll be reclaiming from the lawn will be perfect.  I don't want anything all that tall there.