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TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Commonly known as Chusan fan palm, Windmill palm

A slow growing architectural palm which develops a hairy trunk
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1843. Makes a good courtyard specimen -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Central China -
Evergreen
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Coastal / windswept
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Lobed
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Height
To 20m (66ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
PalmUsually single stemmed. Produces a head of fan-shaped, dark green leaves 45-75cm (18-30in) long, with numerous pointed segments. Small, yellow flowers are produced in large, pendent panicles 60cm (24in) or more long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Or dappled shade - shelter from cold winds
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