Trachycarpus fortunei
£14.50
(Chusan Palm or Windmill Palm) Native to parts of Central and Eastern China, Trachycarpus fortunei has handsome large leaves and is the only palm hardy inland in the United Kingdom.
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Native to parts of Central and Eastern China, Trachycarpus fortunei has handsome large leaves and is the only palm hardy inland in the United Kingdom. The leaves are fan-shaped, dark green and large, sometimes up to 100 cm (3 ft) wide on an established specimen . The leaves sit atop a fibrous, hairy, brown trunk.
Trachycarpus fortunei is a lovely yet slow growing garden tree with an exotic appearance. Not for instant gratification but lovely once established and can be grown well in a pot for many years if required.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Trachycarpus fortunei requires protection from cold winter winds.
- Flowering Period: May - June.
- Flower Colour: Yellowish-white
- Rate of Growth: Very slow.
- Habit: Eventually a small tree with a narrow, upright habit.
- Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
- Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
- Notes: Trachycarpus fortunei is very slow growing and can take 100 years to reach the above height.
Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Partial or Dappled Shade, Full Sun
- Mature Size
- Tree - Small (under 20 ft tall)
- Growing Conditions
- Soil Type: Most Soils (not to fussy), Special: Coastal Areas, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy
- Special Features
- Habit - Narrow, Fruit - Ornamental, Honey Fungus Resistant, To grow in a pot, Evergreen, Flowering Season - Summer (June - August), Leaf Shape - Unusual or Large
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(Chusan Palm or Windmill Palm) Native to parts of Central and Eastern China, Trachycarpus fortunei has handsome large leaves and is the only palm hardy inland in the United Kingdom.