Chinese Windmill Palm - Trachycarpus fortunei

Another cold tolerant palm tree the Chinese Windmill Palm is a versatile indoor/outdoor palm tree that will reach around 15m in height over time. Originally from the low foothills of China it grows well from cool temperate areas through to the sub tropical areas of Queensland.

Excellent in a container beside a pool or on a patio for a 'tropical look', with no spikes or thorns it is suited for planting near traffic areas. The foliage is a good green, old foliage will fade to yellow and can look a little tatty for a while, however it is best left to die back as they do leave an attractive pattern on the trunk. If needed prune old foliage back but leave a little near the trunk to die back of its own accord.

The Chinese Windmill Palm grows from single trunk and is an excellent feature palm. Forming a single trunk growth rate will vary from slow in cooler areas to moderatly fast in warmer areas. The foliage can shred a little in strong winds .

Care

• full sun
• good drainage
• grows well in containers
• best when protected from wind
• general purpose fertilizer every 3 weeks during the growing period