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Trachycarpus fortunei [Taylor]
Also Known As
- Trachycarpus fortunei - Taylor 's form
- Trachycarpus fortunei 'Taylor'
- 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
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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
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Fruit
- orange
- purple
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Chamaerops excelsa, Chinese Fan Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 15'-35'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Palm / Cycad
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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aka Kumaon Fan Palm
Plant Type
Palm / Cycad
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 20'-45'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
Scientific Name: Trachycarpus sp. nova
aka Trachycarpus princeps, Trachycarpus princeps -green (Nova), Stone Gate Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Palm / Cycad
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 13'-16'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- high - regular
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