BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

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. A lovely yet slow growing garden tree with an exotic appearance!

Features

• Common name: Chusan Palm or Windmill Palm.
• Position: Full sun or partial 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.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers.