Chamaerops excelsa 130

Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) — palm.

Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) – palm. Trachycarpus (Chusan palm) is the most frost-hardy palm, coping with the milder winters here.

Benefits

• Exotic, architectural look
• Excellent in a pot on the terrace

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide sun or partial shade.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Trachycarpus fortunei
• Botanical family: Arecaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun / partial shade
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Slow
• Minimum temperature: -15 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 200-500 cm
• Mature width: 120-250 cm
• Fragrance: No
• Soil: Well drained, sandy
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring–summer, special palm fertiliser
• Pruning: Dry leaves only
• Mulching: Recommended
• Product code: 4040562
• EAN code: 6420384040562

Warnings

• Most need frost protection
• Very good drainage, no standing water

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun / partial shade; moderate watering. Trachycarpus (Chusan palm) is the most frost-hardy palm, coping with the milder winters here.