Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm)

Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) brown hairy trunk plant close up with rough texture fibers
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) trunk covered in brown coarse fibers against a green leafy background

Botanical names: Trachycarpus fortunei, Chamaerops excelsa, Chamaerops fortunei, Trachycarpus excelsa

Common names: Chusan Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPalm or palm-like plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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.

Similar plants: Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm)


Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) blue fruit close up with narrow green palm leaves nearby.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) with clusters of round dark blue fruit and long thin leaves.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) with dark blue fruit and wide green leaves close up
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) clusters of round dark blue fruit hang against long green leaves
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) green fan leaves plant, narrow segments radiating from the center point.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) with green fan leaves and small dark blue round fruit clusters.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) green leaves fan plant spread wide across the image branch area
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) showing broad green fan-shaped foliage with pointed segmented edges on each leaf


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