Chusan Palm

Plant Name: Trachycarpus fortuneii (Chusan Palm)

Description: Commonly known as the Chusan Palm or Windmill Palm, is a hardy and distinctive choice for adding a tropical touch to your garden or landscape. This versatile evergreen palm is celebrated for its elegant fan-shaped leaves and its remarkable ability to thrive in colder climates, making it one of the hardiest palms available. With its slender, fibrous trunk and lush foliage, the Windmill Palm adds height and texture to any outdoor space.

Features:

• Hardy Palm: One of the most cold-hardy palms, capable of withstanding sub-zero temperatures, making it suitable for temperate regions.
• Graceful Fan-Shaped Leaves: Large, glossy green fronds form a striking fan shape that adds an exotic and dramatic appearance to gardens.
• Slow Growing: The Windmill Palm grows at a moderate pace, reaching heights of up to 8 metres over time, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
• Versatile Landscaping Options: Works well as a standalone specimen, in tropical-themed borders, or in containers for patios and urban spaces.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Grows best in well-drained soil, though it can adapt to various soil types.
• Watering: Requires regular watering in the growing season but becomes drought-tolerant once established.
• Hardiness: Exceptionally hardy, suitable for all parts of the UK.

Care Instructions:

• Pruning: Prune dead or damaged fronds in late spring to maintain the palm’s healthy appearance.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced palm fertilizer in spring to support robust growth and vibrant foliage.

Benefits:

• Tropical Appeal in Temperate Gardens: Brings a tropical flair to gardens that experience cooler weather, thanks to its resilience and striking form.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the Trachycarpus fortuneii requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care palm.
• Architectural Focal Point: Its tall, slender form and lush, fan-like leaves make it a captivating focal point in any landscape design.

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Understanding Sizes

Displaying the size of the bamboo can be confusing, there are two sizes to be aware of, the size we deliver to you, and the size the bamboo grows to. The size shown by the 'Add to basket' button, is the size we deliver to you, which is what you see in the photos above. The bamboo in these photos are a good representation of the big bushy bamboo you will receive.