Trachycarpus Fortunei

Commonly known as the windmill palm, a hardy palm tree species native to East Asia.

Type

Palm Tree

Origin/Place of Purchase

Whitehall Garden Centre

Purchase Date

Saturday September 30, 2023

Planted Date

Saturday September 30, 2023

Border

Zennor

Tropical

Yes

Plant Care

Notes

Trachycarpus is a hardy plant, so won't require winter protection once established. Just take care with young plants, as they can be more susceptible to winter cold. It won't hurt to cover with a large plastic sheet or horticultural fleece if there is a heavy frost forecast.