Whilst exploring at Pinetum Gardens we spotted a rather unusual Trachycarpus fortunei, one with seven (yes Seven!) heads
Checking it closely it has a single trunk at ground level before branching into the seven heads, all roughly aligned in a row.
As to what has caused this oddity, we dont know, perhaps the growing point was damaged as a young plant and this was the result.
What ever caused this its a rather unusual looking plant and one that will be of interest over the years as it grows taller.
Gaz
This gardening blog follows our journey as we create our Tropical and Exotic themed garden. We hope you'll enjoy the journey as much as we do. We started our Exotic Garden in 2005 and this site will show its development, as well as our travels, both abroad and within the UK to gardens, nurseries and friends.
Yes, damage, but not fatal damage. Its a survivor.
ReplyDeleteA mutant but not born that way, kind of like Spiderman ;)
ReplyDeleteFreaky!
ReplyDeleteDifferent and interesting!
ReplyDelete