Trachycarpus Fortunei (Chusan Palm Tree)


Trachycarpus Fortunei

Commonly know as Chusan palm or Chinese windmill palm, Trachycarpus Fortunei is a dioecious evergreen palm with a fiber-covered trunk bearing deeply divided, fan-shaped dark green leaves to 1m in width, large arching sprays of small, light yellow flowers.

Ideal for British gardens as it is a very hardy palm, tolerant to -10 degrees celsius.

Plant Habit: Bush
Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Aspect: South-facing, East-Facing, West-facing
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil pH: Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Hardiness Rating (RHS): H5 (-15°C to -10°C)