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TRACHYCARPUS fortunei

Commonly known as Chusan fan palm, Windmill palm

A slow growing architectural palm which develops a hairy trunk
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Height
    To 20m (66ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Palm
    Usually 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.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Or dappled shade - shelter from cold winds

TRACHYCARPUS fortunei

 
Large £75.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
plant size comparison icon 7.5 to 10 Litre
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Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
Specimen £325.00  
Delivery Information Collect Only
plant size comparison icon 20 Litre
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Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
Specimen £375.00 each 
Delivery Information Collect Only
plant size comparison icon 20 Litre
Click to see photo
Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
Specimen £650.00  
Delivery Information Collect Only
plant size comparison icon 50 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Exotic plants
    Good to know
    Introduced into UK by Robert fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1843. Makes a good courtyard specimen
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Central China
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Patio / pot plants
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
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Trachycarpus - Growing Guide

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