Wholesale Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm) Nurseries
Generally regarded as a ‘cold tolerant palm’ Trachycarpus fortunei commonly known as ‘Windmill Palms’ are used widely in landscaping situations where a tropical look is desired, also used widely indoor in shopping centres, commercial buildings and poolside.
A very popular and attractive cold tolerant palm used both indoors and outside. Windmill Palms are a versatile and generally hardy palm tree. Originally from China you will also see this listed as the Chusan Palm.
Windmill Palm care
This is a cold tolerant palm tree and will grow well in cooler climates as far south and Melbourne and Hobart.
Suited to growing in full sun to part shade it does perform better in areas that are protected from cold winds. Growth rate is moderate, putting on up to .4m of trunk a year in its early stages in very good conditions.
This is a palm tree that can be grown in a container for a number of years before outgrowing the available space and needing to be planted out.
A humid position is best and a well drained but moist soil, especially during summer months. Over watering should be avoided as this causes foliage to brown off.
Windmill Palm growth rate is slow to moderate trees reaching maturity in 8-12 years (10m approx)
Windmill Palm pests, problems and care.
Generally fairly trouble free
Windmill Palm fertilizer
A slow release 3-1-3 type fertiliser seems suitable, apply in spring.
Trachycarpus fortunei or Chinese Windmill Palm are available for sale from the following nurseries
Clays Rd Mullumbimby NSW 2482
Wholesale Palm Trees. Large range of palm trees in 45L bags at 5-6 years of age from 1-4 meters depending on variety. Available from QLD to Victoria.
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