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EvergreenRigid, leathery leaves to 60cm (24in) across on shorter stalks than fortunei. Segments are edged with white hairs
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Height3-6m (10-20ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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PalmUnbranched, single-stemmed palm with a head of fan-shaped, dark green leaves variously lobed to half their length or more. Produces small yellow flowers in large pendent panicles 60cm (24in) or more long. Female plants produce spherical, blue-black fruits 1cm (½in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA good courtyard subjectPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originCultivated form of T. fortunei
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
Trachycarpus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of TRACHYCARPUS


TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Chusan fan palm, Windmill palm
A slow growing architectural palm which develops a hairy trunk
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20