The
Windmill palm is one of the most cold hardy palms
available for the UK climate.
Trachycarpus
Fortunei
Common
Names: Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm, Chinese Windmill
Palm & Hemp Palm
Growth
Rate: Average
Height:
20m in nature.
Spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full Sun to part shade.
Hardiness:
Frost Hardy
Soil:
Fertile, well drained.
Origin:
Trachycarpus fortunei
is native to temperate and subtropical
mountainous areas of Asia including
southeastern China, Taiwan and the Chusan
Islands.
Description:
A
single-stemmed evergreen palm with wonderful,
fan-shaped, dark green leaves up to 75cm long. This
handsome Chusan palm makes an excellent specimen plant
for sunny exotic garden or courtyard. Although it's one
of the most reliably hardy palms it's important to chose
a sheltered spot and protect young specimens grown in
cold areas with a warm, winter wrap.
Trachycarpus
Fortunei
