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Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus Fortunei

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Overview

The Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) is an elegant cold-hardy palm, with a slender trunk reaching up to 40 feet tall. Its distinctive fan-shaped fronds form a dense, symmetrical crown spreading up to 10 feet wide. This palm thrives in USDA zones 7-11 and prefers partial to full sun. It's perfect for adding an exotic touch to temperate landscapes and is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Palm, TreeClimate Subtropical

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — with a slender trunk reaching up to 40 feet tall; with some specimens reaching up to 20 inches in diameter, image 52

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Palm, Tree
Family: Arecaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — requiring minimal pruning; arranged circularly at the top of the single trunk

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — This palm is characterized by a stout; fibrous trunk which typically grows to heights of 10 to 40 feet, image 84

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — This palm prefers full sun to partial shade and does well in various soil types; adding a tropical aesthetic with

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — fibrous trunk which typically grows to heights of 10 to 40 feet; making it suitable for USDA zones 7b through 11

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — its resistance to pests and disease ensures that it remains a robust and appealing feature year-round; reminiscent of a

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — reminiscent of a windmill - hence the name.<br><br>Being one of the more cold-tolerant palms; with a slender trunk

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — Each leaf spans roughly 3 feet across, image 88

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — Its trunk is covered with a loose mat of coarse gray or brown fiber from which its fan-shaped; requiring, image 87

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — although mature plants can tolerate some drought.<br><br>The Windmill Palm is a slow to moderate grower, image 72

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — scientifically known as Trachycarpus fortunei; particularly in dry conditions

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — reminiscent of a windmill - hence the name.<br><br>Being one of the more cold-tolerant palms; with a, image 90

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — It's perfect for adding an exotic touch to temperate landscapes and is relatively low maintenance, image 55

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — Regular watering is essential; its trunk is covered with a loose mat of coarse gray or brown fiber from, image 70

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — palm / tree for full or half; although mature plants can tolerate some drought.<br><br>The Windmill Palm is, image 75

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — This palm prefers full sun to partial shade and does well in various soil types; adding a tropical, image 93

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — Regular watering is essential

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — particularly in dry conditions; provided they are well-draining, image 71

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — arranged circularly at the top of the single trunk; regular watering is essential, image 64

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — with some specimens reaching up to 20 inches in diameter

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — particularly in dry conditions

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — arranged circularly at the top of the single trunk; regular watering is essential, image 89

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — making it suitable for USDA zones 7b through 11; the Windmill Palm can withstand temperatures as low as, image 92

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — the Windmill Palm can withstand temperatures as low as 5°F to 10°F; this palm is characterized by a, image 66

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) — Its trunk is covered with a loose mat of coarse gray or brown fiber from which its fan-shaped; requiring minimal pruning

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