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Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor]

Also Known As

  • Trachycarpus fortunei 'Taylor'
  • Trachycarpus fortunei - Taylor 's form
  • Taylor's Form Windmill Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor] plant details

Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor] is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with blue and green foliage. and orange and purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor]

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - occasional
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor] plant

How to Grow Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • high - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Fruit

    • orange
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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