Trachycarpus fortunei

Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm

Size: ex 1.5L pot - strong-growing plants with mature-shaped leaves

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Quick Overview

Hardy palm
Survives the toughest winters
Tall growing
Fan-shaped fronds

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Description

Native to China, Trachycarpus fortunei is one of the hardiest of all the palm trees and is capable of growing at a more northerly latitude than any other palm, resisting heavy frost, extreme ice and blizzards of driving snow. It is also one of the most rewarding exotic palms to grow and is extremely easy in cultivation. Once large enough to plant in its permanent position, Trachycarpus fortunei is a relatively fast growing species and given lots of root room, a generous amount of humus-rich compost and lots of water in the growing season it will soon form an extremely handsome specimen.

In many ways Trachycarpus fortunei is the absolute mainstay of the exotic gardener. One of the hardiest and most architectural plants we can grow, it is a no-fuss quick-growing outdoor palm tree that will take whatever adverse weather Nature throws at it. Trachycarpus fortunei has fan-shaped fronds and a hairy matted trunk that can be stripped bare if you prefer your trunks to be naked. It does make them look more exotic. Like all palms it should be nursed overwinter through its first year in a glasshouse or conservatory until it is large enough to transplant outside. Having said that, Trachycarpus fortunei will always stay small if kept in a pot and the sooner you get it growing in its permanent position the better. Dig in plenty of compost, well-rotted horse muck and a fair bit of grit and watch it romp away ! A sunny position sheltered from wind will always be the best position. All palms respond well to generous amounts of nitrogen.

An essential hardy palm.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant plants Review by Jane: Yet again another top quality palm. I have now brought 5 of these off you and each one has been healthy. Great value for money as well. (Posted on 09/07/2020)
Great plants Review by Jane: Great plants as always. Very well packaged. Thank you (Posted on 12/05/2020)
Great plants Review by Jane: Always great plants. Very well packaged. Thank you (Posted on 12/05/2020)
Great plants. Review by Jane: Arrived the next day and really well packaged. Lovely big plants. (Posted on 24/12/2019)
Great plants Review by Jane: First time I have ordered from you. Really well grown plants. Packaged well and delivered the next day. Now in the greenhouse ready to be planted in the spring. (Posted on 24/12/2019)
excellent value Review by lynda: Both plants arrived in perfect healthy condition.Considerably larger than I anticipated
and look well established (Posted on 09/10/2019)
Heathy plants but totally grown into plastic covers Review by J: Good foliage and more importantly roots but these were totally interwoven within their plastic pots. Difficult to extricate without damage to enable freedom to grow. However better this than poor root development. (Posted on 26/03/2017)
excellent palm Review by David: excellent palm, good size plant, very good value for money (Posted on 18/10/2013)
Bigger than expected Review by Graham: Great value - larger plant than I expected and received well packed and in great condition. (Posted on 20/08/2013)
Fab Review by Terry: Nice palm, now planted out and ready for more growing. VG condition (Posted on 05/04/2013)