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Trachycarpus Fortunei 30 Litre Pot 30 cm Trunk

Trachycarpus Fortunei 30 Litre Pot 30 cm Trunk

Trachycarpus fortunei
Hefty medium sized plant with plenty of long fans and the starting of a trunk at 30cm.
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
Higher than 12m tall × 1.5-2.5m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
Yellow
Flowering
Summer
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Aspect
South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Trachycarpus Fortunei 30 Litre Pot 30 cm Trunk

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Windmill Palm, is a hardy, evergreen palm celebrated for its fan-shaped fronds, elegant trunk, and architectural presence. It is one of the most cold-tolerant palms, making it perfect for UK gardens, patios, or landscaped spaces.

With its slender, fibrous trunk and large, pleated green leaves, Trachycarpus fortunei adds instant tropical character and vertical interest to gardens of all sizes. Its compact canopy allows light to filter through, creating a striking yet unobtrusive feature. This palm thrives in well-drained soil and is highly resilient to wind, frost, and urban conditions.

Key Features:

  • Hardy, evergreen palm with fan-shaped fronds

  • Slender, fibrous trunk for tropical architectural interest

  • Cold-tolerant, suitable for UK climates

  • Low-maintenance, long-lived, and adaptable

  • Ideal for patios, borders, or garden focal points

Planting & Care:

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerant of a wide range of soils

  • Watering: Regular during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature

  • Pruning: Remove old fronds as needed to maintain neat appearance

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerates frost and wind

Design Ideas:

  • Plant as a focal point in lawns, courtyards, or terraces

  • Use in groups or lines for tropical avenues or structured borders

  • Combine with Mediterranean or subtropical planting like Lavandula or Olea

  • Ideal for creating a low-maintenance exotic garden style

Final Thought:
With its graceful, fan-shaped fronds, fibrous trunk, and cold-hardiness, Trachycarpus fortunei brings tropical elegance and vertical structure to UK gardens. It’s a low-maintenance, long-lived palm that delivers year-round interest and architectural impact.

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