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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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Evergreen
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Height - to 20m (66ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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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.
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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) -
Full sun - or dappled shade - shelter from cold winds -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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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 - none -
Place of origin - central China -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Trachycarpus - Growing Guide
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