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The Chusan Palm is the hardiest palm for growing in the UK. It has stout stems carrying evergreen, multi-fingered, segmented leaves with slightly frayed edges. The hairy trunk is made of old leaf bases, as with most palms. It grows in sun or semi-shade and adds a bit of exoticism and architecture to the garden. The leaves can become ragged if exposed to strong winds, so it is better to plant in a sheltered spot, but it does very well in a container. Seedlings should only be planted outside when about 30cm tall.
Trachycarpus fortunei
Common Name: Chusan Palm
Native: East China, Asia
Provenance: China
Size (10yrs): 4m
Treatment required: Soak in warm water overnight. Sow in good compost in the warmth.
Seeds/kg: 3048
Ideal Sowing Period: anytime
Soil Conditions: Not fussy
Planting Instructions: Sun or semi-shade, in a sheltered spot, out of strong winds.
Mature Height: 12m , 1.5-2.5m spread
pic courtesy of Kurt Stueber GFDL
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Evergreen | evergreeen |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Size | 5gm pack (approx15 seed) |
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