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Windmill Palm Tree - Windmill Palm Species Information

Windmill Palm Tree Information. Windmill palms are one of the most cold hardy of palms and are hardy in South Carolina from zones 7b to 8b. In the Southeast, windmill palm trees grow best in light to medium shade. Windmill palm trees must have some shade in zone 8b. Prefers a rich, fertile, loamy soil, but will tolerate most types of soil. The windmill palm grows best with ample water, but will not tolerate standing water or a high water table. The Windmill palm tree cannot take direct salt spray. Review the Windmill Palm Tree Pictures.

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Windmill Palm Trees

(Trachycarpus fortunei)

Windmill Palm General Description:The Windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)

Windmill palm trees have a single, slender (1 foot or less in diameter) trunk with fan-shaped leaves similar to the needle palm. Leaves are dark green and can be 2 to 3 feet across. The trunk of windmill palms is brown and is usually covered with a burlap-like substance. The trunk is often wider at the top than the bottom. The average height in our area is 20 feet and the growth rate is moderate to somewhat fast. Under good growing conditions the windmill palm can grow 1 to 2 feet per year.

Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) Profile Information

Scientific name:Trachycarpus fortunei
Common name(s): Windmill Palm is also known as Chusan Palm and Chinese Windmill Palm.
Family: Arecaceae
USDA hardiness zones: 7+
Origin: Native to central and eastern China.

Windmill Palm Culture:

Windmill palm does best in well drained soils with above average fertility but it will survive in almost anything except perpetually soggy conditions. It is moderately salt tolerant and can be planted behind the first line dunes or against a structure that will shield it from direct exposure to sea breezes.

Windmill Palm Growth Rate:

Slow

Windmill Palm Light requirements:

Partial shade is best.

Windmill Palm Trees Water requirements:

Adequate moisture makes for rapid growth and best appearance but it is amazingly drought tolerant as well (although plants will appear stunted and growth rate dramatically slowed if regular watering is withheld).

Windmill Palms Maintenance:

Easy.

Windmill Palm Hardiness:

USDA Zones 7B-10. This is a hardy palm and can withstand subfreezing temperatures. In its native habitat, this tough palm is sometimes subjected to a cover of snow and ice. Note that this plant should be planted in sheltered sites when grown in Zone 7. It is not recommended for South Florida.

Windmill Palm Trees Insects and Diseases:

Generally healthy palm

Windmill Palm Tree Propagation by seed:

Propagated by seed.

Windmill Palm Usage:

This palm makes a great accent which fits well into small areas like courtyards and entries. It is a tough plant and survives in hot urban landscapes and even thrives there if watered and fed. Chusan palm is perfect for containers if care is taken that they are well drained. It is very attractive planted in groves and groupings especially when plants of different heights are staggered in irregular patterns (plant the tallest palms in center of the groups and shorter ones at the edges).

Windmill Palm Tree - Windmill Palm Species Information