Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
An extremely hardy palm tree with an attractive, compact crown with large, stiff, fan-like, green foliage and distinctive hairy black fibers covering its slender, graceful trunk. A striking specimen that is excellent for making a tropical statement in smaller landscapes and rock gardens. Works well in group plantings and containers. Evergreen.
USDA Zone
7-11
Light Needs
Full sun, Partial sun
| Average Size at Maturity |
Moderate growing; reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall with an 8 to 10 ft. wide crown. |
Water Needs
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Provide organically rich, moist, very porous, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water, but tolerates periodic drought. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.
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