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Trachycarpus fortunei

Windmill Palm, Hemp Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme/Dave Ryd

 

Description

This easy-to-grow palm of medium height will mature to a size of 30', and its slender trunk is covered with dense, heavy fiber topped with a crown of rich green, fan-shaped leaves.

 

Plant Type

Palm

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.