The Windmill palm (scientific name Trachycarpus Fortunei), also known as the Chinese Windmill palm and Chusan palm is one of the hardiest palms on earth. It’s tough, tolerant nature allows it grow and thrive in places with cold climates. The Windmill palm has shown an excellent resistance to cold, snow and ice. It can survive winter temperatures down to 5 F.

This specimen is native to subtropical Asia and has been widespread around the world. The Chinese Windmill palm can be planted in a variety of climates, but prefers cooler, temperate areas.

Trachycarpus Fortunei is a common sight in England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, southern Russia, the Canadian province of British Columbia, the Pacific Northwestern and the Southeastern United States.

Trachycarpus Fortunei is a very attractive specimen with a solitary, slender, hairy trunk and fan-shaped leaves on the long petiole. The trunk grows up to 20-30 feet tall. It is a slow grower, the palm grows slightly less that a foot a year. Trachycarpus Fortunei bears yellow, pleasantly aromatic flowers that occur on separate trees. Female Windmill palms form blue-black drupes.

This cold hardy tree is pest and disease resistant.

This tree is propagated by seeds. Germination occurs in 2-3 months.

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