Trachycarpus Fortuneii

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Windmill Palm, is a hardy and adaptable palm tree native to parts of China and Japan. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes around the world due to its distinctive appearance and ability to thrive in various climates.

This palm features a slender, solitary trunk covered in a dense mat of brown fibres. Its large, fan-shaped leaves can grow up to a meter in diameter, with deep green colouring and a silvery underside. The leaves have a unique ability to withstand strong winds, hence the plant’s common name.

It is often seen as a focal point in gardens, adding a touch of tropical elegance to a wide range of landscapes. Grow in any well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or lightly dappled shade. Trachycarpus Fortuneii needs protection from strong or cold drying winds and will need protection from hard winter frosts. Can also be grown as a conservatory or warm glasshouse specimen.

Name: Trachycarpus fortunei

Approx. Height and spread: 3-4M x 1.5-2.5M

Position: Full sun – part shade

Soil Ph: All.

Moisture: Well drained

Hardiness: Fully Hardy