Trachycarpus fortunei

Trachycarpus fortunei: Characteristics and Care

The Trachycarpus fortunei, popularly known as the Windmill Palm, is a palm native to Asia that stands out for its fibrous trunk covered in a brown mesh and its crown of dark green palmate leaves, being one of the most cold-hardy palms.

Its great cold hardiness and slender habit make it a highly valued option for gardens in temperate or even continental climates.

It tolerates moderate drought well once established and is one of the most frost-resistant palms, adapting to various types of well-drained soil.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

4/5 · alto — conservar humedad uniforme, aumentando en calor; sin saturación

Soil / moisture

Fresh to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

7–11

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cfb, Cwa, Cwb, Csa fresh

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · alta

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 8–12 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

4/5 · alta — Paysandisia, picudo rojo según especie/zona, cochinillas y pudriciones del cogollo

Pass

4/5 · alto — abono específico para palmeras con K, Mg, Mn y micronutrientes, fraccionado en crecimiento

  • Warning

Very cold-hardy for a palm tree; avoid waterlogged soil and extreme hot/dry exposure.

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Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

4/5 · alto — conservar humedad uniforme, aumentando en calor; sin saturación

Soil / moisture

Fresh to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

7–11

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cfb, Cwa, Cwb, Csa fresh

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · alta

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 8–12 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

4/5 · alta — Paysandisia, picudo rojo según especie/zona, cochinillas y pudriciones del cogollo

Pass

4/5 · alto — abono específico para palmeras con K, Mg, Mn y micronutrientes, fraccionado en crecimiento

  • Warning

Very cold-hardy for a palm tree; avoid waterlogged soil and extreme hot/dry exposure.

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