Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as the Chusan palm [2] [3], Chinese windmill palm [4], or simply the Windmill palm [5], is a species of hardy evergreen palm tree in the family Arecaceae, native to parts of China, Japan, Myanmar, and India.

Aug 5, 2019 · Trachycarpus fortunei is notable as the hardiest large trunk-forming palm known, with established specimens tolerating winter temperatures below -20°C, and also tolerant of cool summer temperatures in oceanic climates such as Scotland and even the Faroe Islands at 62°N latitude, making it the northernmost palm outdoors anywhere in the world ...

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly called windmill palm, is native to subtropical and temperate mountain forests of China where it typically grows to 20-40’ (sometimes to 60’) tall with a solitary trunk densely covered with hair-like fibers from old leaf sheaths.

Trachycarpus Species: fortunei Family: Arecaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): In China, this plant is often used in the making of rope, brooms, mat, and cloth. Life Cycle: Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Central and eastern China. Play Value: Easy to Grow Textural Dimensions: Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.

Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm) is an evergreen palm forming a small tree with a terminal tuft of deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark green leaves, up to 3 ft. wide (1 m). They rise atop a stout trunk that is densely covered with hairy black fibers from old leaf sheaths.

Jun 28, 2022 · Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan palm, windmill palm or Nepalese fan palm) is an evergreen palm tree with fan-shaped, dark green leaves. Mature plants may bear clusters of yellow flowers in summer, with female trees developing blue-black fruits.

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.

Trachycarpus fortunei [trak-ee-KAR-pus, for-TOO-nee-eye] is an evergreen perennial palm tree species of the family Arecaceae and native to temperate and subtropical mountain forests of China, and parts of Japan, India, and Myanmar.

Scientific name: Trachycarpus fortunei Pronunciation: tray-kee-KAR-pus FOR-too-nee-eye Common name(s): Windmill Palm Family: Arecaceae USDA hardiness zones: 8 through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Uses: container or above-ground planter; suitable for growing indoors; near a deck or patio; specimen; no proven urban tolerance

Description: Trachycarpus fortuneiSN|27217]]SN|27217]] is a medium sized fan palm and one of the hardiest palms tolerating frost and snow. Due to its wide range of origin it show marked variability in form, hardiness, and growth rate.