Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Summerwinds Nursery
725 San Antonio Road Palo Alto CA 94303
- Lowe's
811 East Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085
- Yamagami's Nursery
1361 S. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino CA 95014
- Summerwinds Nursery
1491 S. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino CA 95014
| Botanical Pronunciation | tray-kee-o-KAR-pos for-TEW-ne-i |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall with an 8 to 10 ft. wide crown. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This is not only incredibly hardy for a palm, it is the best choice for small gardens. Growing as a single, hairy trunk it begins as a foundation plant that eventually matures as a tall, thin column. Because it does not branch, and keeps a very tight foliage head, it fits very well into small spaces, sideyards, or as a specimen in rock gardens. Plant three or more close together to achieve a cluster or grove in tropical garden schemes. Ideal plant for swimming pool enclosures. This palm is an appropriate choice for historic Victorian era landscaping, and is often found in older English gardens in southern Britain! |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Rock Garden, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Canna (Canna); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Jatropha (Jatropha); Plumbago (Plumbago) |
Provide organically rich, moist, very porous, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water, but tolerates periodic drought. Feed in early spring before new growth emerges.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!