Trachycarpus fortunei [precocious fruiting form]

Also Known As

Chusan Palm
Windmill Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

H: 16'
W: 6'

planting zones

6b-10b

Trachycarpus fortunei [precocious fruiting form] plant details

Trachycarpus fortunei [precocious fruiting form] is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with blue foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by black, orange and purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachycarpus fortunei [precocious fruiting form]

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 16 FT tall
Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachycarpus fortunei [precocious fruiting form]

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shared with us by great Texas plantsman, Scott Ogden, this little fella forms a short trunk that, though eventually growing to typical chusan palm size, forms a dense crown and flowers after only a few years from seed, producing heavy amounts of blue black fruit on yellow stems -- of great ornamental value. Full sun to only lightly dappled shade. Summer water for best growth. At least as typically frost hardy, to 0 °F with some reports of -10 °F. Five year old plants in 6" long pots.