TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI THE WINDMILL PALM ONE OF THE MOST COLD HARDY PALMS

AVAILABLE NOW – HUGE 30 YEAR OLD PLANTS IN 24 INCH BOXES

Trachyarpus fortunei is the most commonly available and commonly grown of the Windmill Palms. It is of Chinese origin . It is referred to as the Chinese Windmill Palm, the Windmill Palm, or the Chusan Palm. Note how the term “Windmill Palm” can refer to this particular species or to the genus as a whole. It is not uncommon to see it growing in colder areas of the United States, southern Europe, the Mediterranean and southern portions of Australia and Africa. Cold tolerance is between five and ten degrees F.

To get an overhead canopy of leaves may take one about ten years. Mature, they get to a height of 20 feet or more. The actual trunk diameter is typically six to ten inches. The leaves are typically about three feet in diameter and have variable division of the segments. Leaves are green on the upper side and below, but it is not uncommon for one can see a bit of blue discoloration to the underside of the leaf. Distal leaf segments can flex downward toward the ground.

Shown below are some very large 24 inch boxed plants that are about 30 years old. Some have trunks up to eight feet. There about two dozen of them. We thought we’d sell some before they go into 30 inch boxes. They are sun ready for your garden. Below I’m also showing some mature garden plants from the San Diego area. These are too big for mail order. Ten Day Special being offered.