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Trachycarpus fortunei

Windmill, Hemp, Chusan Palm

Plant photo of: Trachycarpus fortunei
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme/Dave Ryd

 

Description

This easy-to-grow palm of medium height will mature to a size of 30' tall. Its slender trunk is covered with dense, heavy fibers. Leaves are rich green and fan-shaped.

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.