Chusan Palm. A single-stemmed palm with large fan-shaped dark green leaves. Small yellow flowers emerge close to the leaf bases in early summer. The hardiest palm in Britain. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers June. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Trachycarpus fortunei
A single-stemmed palm with large fan-shaped dark green leaves. Small yellow flowers emerge close to the leaf bases in early summer. The hardiest palm in Britain.
Additional information
| Generic | Trachycarpus |
|---|---|
| Species | fortunei |
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| Common Name | Chusan Palm |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Single stemmed, Cycad or similar tree |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June |
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| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
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