Ben,
Nice lookin' McCurtains!!! I have just sprouted quite a few of them along with several other types of palms. As far as the Trachys go, fire away with your questions and if I can't answer them, I will find the answer for you... Here is a link to another wonderful board that might be able to provide you with more great info:
http://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/