Trachycarpus Fortunei
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Trachycarpus fortunei
Common name
Chusan palm/ windmill palm
What you get
You will receive a fully rooted 7.5ltr pot,plant standing 1-2ft tall.
About
Trachycarpus fortunei is the main stay of any exotic garden as it is evergreen, very achitectural, and the hardiest of all palms. The trunk is covered by the fibrous leave bases giving it a hairy look and the leaves are fan shaped and dark green growing upto 1m across on long green stems. It has yellow flowers and will set seed if you have a male and female.
Origin
China
Planting and care
Best planted in moist, well drained soil in full sun or semi shade and not in too much of a windy a spot. The leaves go brown at the bottom as it grows which you can cut off to keep it looking its best. Don't let it dry out the first year its planted, and if in a pot it will need regular water and feed, as well as regular potting on. Hardy, can take -20 for short times.