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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Trachycarpus

Trachycarpus fortunei
Chusan Palm or Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei
Trachycarpus fortunei
Trachycarpus fortunei
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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.
  • Size: 3L containers.

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