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Trachycarpus fortunei, Chamaerops excelsa, Chamaerops fortunei, Trachycarpus excelsa
Family: Arecaceae / Palmae
Chusan Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm
Origin: China
Big tree > 20 ft

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Windmill palm is one of the most cold hardy palms available. It is moderately salt tolerant and can be planted behind the first line dunes or against a structure that will shield it from direct exposure to sea breezes.

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