Trachycarpus Fortunei

Trachycarpus Fortunei Palm Trees for Sale

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Windmill Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm, or Chusan Palm, is a cold-hardy ornamental palm valued for its fan-shaped leaves, fibre-covered trunk, and ability to grow in a wide range of climates. It is one of the best-known hardy palms for landscape planting.

Khizra Nursery offers Trachycarpus fortunei seedlings, young plants, and larger palm trees in different sizes for gardens, landscaping projects, parks, commercial properties, and other outdoor spaces.

Trachycarpus Fortunei Size and Growth

Trachycarpus fortunei develops a solitary trunk topped by a rounded crown of deeply divided, fan-shaped leaves. Mature specimens can eventually reach 12 metres or more under suitable growing conditions, although cultivated palms are often maintained or planted at considerably smaller sizes.

Growth depends on climate, sunlight, soil, water, nutrition, and the age of the palm. Young seedlings require time to establish before developing significant trunk height.

Khizra Nursery offers different sizes, including:

• 30 cm seedlings
• 1 metre plants
• 2 metre plants
• 3 metre plants

Please check the available product options for current sizes.

Windmill Palm Appearance

The Windmill Palm has a distinctive tropical appearance while being considerably more cold-tolerant than many commonly grown ornamental palms.

Its main features include:

• Fan-shaped, deeply divided leaves
• Dark green evergreen foliage
• A solitary, fibre-covered trunk
• A compact, rounded crown
• Yellow flowers on mature flowering plants
• Small fruits on female plants after flowering

The persistent fibres covering the trunk give mature Trachycarpus fortunei palms their characteristic textured appearance.

Trachycarpus Fortunei Cold Hardiness

One of the main reasons Trachycarpus fortunei is popular is its cold tolerance.

It is regarded as one of the hardier commonly cultivated palms and can be grown successfully in many temperate climates. Established palms can tolerate substantial cold when properly acclimated and planted in suitable locations.

However, cold tolerance varies according to the plant’s age, health, exposure, duration of freezing temperatures, wind, and growing conditions. Young plants are generally more vulnerable to cold damage than established palms.

For best results, plant Windmill Palms in a suitable location with good drainage and protection from severe, drying winter winds where necessary.

How to Grow Trachycarpus Fortunei

Light

Trachycarpus fortunei grows well in full sun or partial shade. Good sunlight helps maintain healthy foliage and strong growth.

Soil

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. The palm can tolerate a range of soil types provided excessive water does not remain around the roots.

Watering

Water regularly while newly planted palms are establishing. Once established, Trachycarpus fortunei is reasonably adaptable, but watering should be increased during prolonged hot or dry periods.

Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Temperature

Windmill Palm is well suited to temperate climates and is known for its cold hardiness. Young palms may require additional protection during severe winter conditions.

Wind

The palm itself is well suited to many exposed landscapes, but its large fan leaves can suffer damage from strong winds, particularly when combined with cold weather. A more sheltered planting position can help maintain better-looking foliage.

Landscaping Uses

Trachycarpus fortunei is an excellent choice when you want the appearance of a palm without requiring a tropical climate.

It can be used for:

• Residential gardens
• Parks and public landscapes
• Hotel and resort landscaping
• Commercial properties
• Garden entrances
• Courtyards
• Pathways and garden borders
• Specimen planting
• Architectural landscapes
• Large containers for suitable young or established plants

Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and its distinctive trunk makes it an attractive specimen palm.

Trachycarpus Fortunei Seedlings

Trachycarpus fortunei seedlings are a cost-effective option for customers who want to establish Windmill Palms from an early stage.

Seedlings are particularly suitable for:

• Nursery growing
• Landscape contractors
• Gardeners planning long-term planting
• Palm collectors
• Larger-scale landscape projects

For customers looking for an immediate landscape effect, larger young plants and established palms are available in different sizes.

Trachycarpus Fortunei vs. Trachycarpus Wagnerianus

The name Trachycarpus wagnerianus is widely used in horticulture for a form of Windmill Palm with notably smaller, stiffer leaves. However, current Kew taxonomy treats Trachycarpus wagnerianus as a synonym of Trachycarpus fortunei, rather than accepting it as a separate species.

In horticultural use, the two names are still commonly used to describe plants with different appearances. The wagnerianus type is particularly valued for its compact crown and stiffer leaves, while typical T. fortunei has larger, more open fan-shaped leaves.

Why Choose Trachycarpus Fortunei?

Trachycarpus fortunei is a strong choice for customers looking for a hardy ornamental palm with a distinctive appearance.

Key advantages include:

• Excellent ornamental value
• Evergreen foliage
• Strong cold tolerance
• Attractive fan-shaped leaves
• Distinctive fibre-covered trunk
• Suitable for residential and commercial landscaping
• Available as seedlings and larger plants
• Suitable for a wide range of landscape designs

Buy Trachycarpus Fortunei Palm Trees

Khizra Nursery supplies Trachycarpus fortunei palm trees, young plants, and seedlings for landscaping and garden planting.

Whether you need small seedlings for growing on or larger Windmill Palms for an established landscape, contact Khizra Nursery for current sizes, quantities, pricing, and delivery information.

Botanical Information

Detail	Information
Botanical Name	Trachycarpus fortunei
Family	Arecaceae
Genus	Trachycarpus
Common Names	Windmill Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm
Plant Type	Evergreen palm
Foliage	Evergreen
Leaf Type	Fan-shaped
Ultimate Height	12 metres or more under suitable conditions
Light	Full sun to partial shade
Soil	Well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness	Cold-hardy palm; suitability varies with climate and growing conditions
Uses	Gardens, parks, commercial landscapes, courtyards, specimen planting

Available Sizes: 30 cm seedlings, 1 metre, 2 metre and 3 metre plants, subject to the current product options.