Martianus Trachycarpus (Trachycarpus martianus)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Trachycarpus martianus is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

tasteless. — Fruit- raw or cooked The flesh is scanty and almost tasteless.; The following notes are for the closely related T.; They almost certainly also apply to this species.; Young flower buds - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations to 2,400 metres, often on limestone soils. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)