Trachycarpus in Mazatlan

[Palmfarmer]

Finally obtained a place in Mazatlan. 

got some Trachies I grow from seed Would these do fine in full shade down there? 

[idontknowhatnametuse]

35 minutes ago, Palmfarmer said:

Finally obtained a place in Mazatlan. 

got some Trachies I grow from seed Would these do fine in full shade down there? 

I think Trachycarpus don't like hot & humid climates. But maybe it will be fine as long as it's not completely exposed to that type of conditions.

[Fusca]

31 minutes ago, Palmfarmer said:

Finally obtained a place in Mazatlan. 

got some Trachies I grow from seed Would these do fine in full shade down there? 

Congratulations!  I've wondered the same thing - I've been here 3 years and haven't seen one yet.  Shade is probably a good idea for them.

[SeanK]

I would rather grow Thrinax radiata. 

[Silas_Sancona]

Congrats, welcome to more heat / humidity..   and NO threats of cold ..ever.   Gotta love zone 12.


As for Trachycarpus,  Since you started them from seed,  won't hurt to give 'em a try  ...though i also suspect the heat / humidity down there may end up being too much.  Never know though..


TBH, this is what i'd be looking for to grow if living there (  ..Besides lots of other interesting things you'll likely come across now ) 

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/206304-Cryosophila-nana



When you're able to, would check out the Botanical Garden on Stone Island /  plan a future trip to the one in Puerto Vallarta, and up in Culiacan. Both have won some serious awards through the years. Culiacan's garden itself is ranked #7 in the world, only out - ranked by gardens in England and Singapore.

Regardless, enjoy you're new adventure..

[Las Palmas Norte]

Many reports indicate that Trachycaprus fortunei perform poorly in subtropical climates. Many outright die off over time or linger in misery. These need a marked seasonal change with a cool season to mimic their native environment. There's far better choices for Mazatlan.

[realarch]

I don’t know guys, but I see Trachycarpus all over Hilo and they look good. Not as hot as Mazatlan, but very little seasonal temperature variation in east Hawaii with year around high rainfall and humidity. Seems like an adaptable species for a variety of climates.

Tim

[Palmfarmer]

5 hours ago, Fusca said:

Congratulations!  I've wondered the same thing - I've been here 3 years and haven't seen one yet.  Shade is probably a good idea for them.

Thank you, finally down by the ocean now been missing it a lot. 
 

I will try 

[Palmfarmer]

49 minutes ago, realarch said:

I don’t know guys, but I see Trachycarpus all over Hilo and they look good. Not as hot as Mazatlan, but very little seasonal temperature variation in east Hawaii with year around high rainfall and humidity. Seems like an adaptable species for a variety of climates.

Tim

Yes I will try giving a lot of water and plant under the canopy of a large tree. I have had one do very well in Malaga in part shade although it’s definitely colder and less humid there. 
the palmfather also showed 2 Trachies in southern Florida. The one on the south west side seemed to do okay in open sun actually. The one near Miami though looked like garbage. He theorized it was the fact that south western Florida gets lower temperatures in winter for those results. 

[happypalms]

Grow whatever you can get your cultivation fingers onto I say.

[Mazat]

18 hours ago, Silas_Sancona said:

Congrats, welcome to more heat / humidity..   and NO threats of cold ..ever.   Gotta love zone 12.  


As for Trachycarpus,  Since you started them from seed,  won't hurt to give 'em a try  ...though i also suspect the heat / humidity down there may end up being too much.  Never know though..


TBH, this is what i'd be looking for to grow if living there (  ..Besides lots of other interesting things you'll likely come across now ) 

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/206304-Cryosophila-nana



When you're able to, would check out the Botanical Garden on Stone Island /  plan a future trip to the one in Puerto Vallarta, and up in Culiacan. Both have won some serious awards through the years. Culiacan's garden itself is ranked #7 in the world, only out - ranked by gardens in England and Singapore.

Regardless, enjoy you're new adventure..




 

highly interesting

[Mazat]

20 hours ago, Palmfarmer said:

Finally obtained a place in Mazatlan. 

got some Trachies I grow from seed Would these do fine in full shade down there? 

good luck. with seeds why not. trachycarpus is very adaptable.

[sketchy_sunflower]

20 hours ago, Palmfarmer said:

Finally obtained a place in Mazatlan. 

got some Trachies I grow from seed Would these do fine in full shade down there? 

tbh, it might be too hot for them down there as they are better suited in temperate climates but i mean go ahead, they might do well. But a tip rn is to put them in half shade.

[Palmfarmer]

On 3/23/2025 at 4:57 PM, Fusca said:

Congratulations!  I've wondered the same thing - I've been here 3 years and haven't seen one yet.  Shade is probably a good idea for them.

Thank you! great to hear there are some more palm enthusiasts in town any particular nurseries you recommend? Is the variety good? 

[Fusca]

13 minutes ago, Palmfarmer said:

Thank you! great to hear there are some more palm enthusiasts in town any particular nurseries you recommend? Is the variety good? 

No, I'm in South Texas near Brownsville.  There's tons of palms in the area but I have yet to see a Trachycarpus.  I grew a Trachycarpus fortunei in mostly shade back in San Antonio that did well but it isn't nearly as humid there as it is here (and I imagine in Mazatlan also).

[TropicsEnjoyer]

Why grow trachy when you can grow all the beautiful pure tropics palms: royals, latania, dypsis, thrinax family, etc!

[Palmfarmer]

2 minutes ago, TropicsEnjoyer said:

Why grow trachy when you can grow all the beautiful pure tropics palms: royals, latania, dypsis, thrinax family, etc!

Will do those as well. They have value to me since I grew them from seed and Trachies are impossible to come a cross here.