Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 7-11
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardensWindmill 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) with clusters of round dark blue fruit and long thin leaves.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) clusters of round dark blue fruit hang against long green leaves
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) with green fan leaves and small dark blue round fruit clusters.
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) showing broad green fan-shaped foliage with pointed segmented edges on each leaf
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