Evergreen palm with a fibrous trunk. Fan shaped leaves, from a spiny petiole. Male plants have yellow flowers, female flowers green. Fruit yellow to blue-black, kidney-shaped, ripening in autumn.
The Chinese Windmill palm is very cold-tolerant and can survive to as low as -18 C, making it suitable for frost areas.
Origin: China.
Botanical name: Trachycarpus fortunei.
Family: Arecaceae.
Suitable: Outdoor.
Max height: 20m.
Toxins removed: N/A.
Pet Friendly: Non-toxic.
Plant Care Guide
Water: Moderate. Let soil dry before watering.
Light: Full Sun / Partial Shade.
Temperature: 18° - 27°C. Ideal warm temperatures.
Humidity: Medium / High. 40 - 70%.
Soil: Good drainage potting mix. 5.5 - 6.0 ph.
Fertilizer: Once a week in spring & summer.
Plant Size
Medium: 50cm - 1.5m.
Large: 1.5 - 2.5m, mature.
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