Trachycarpus fortunei - 250-275 CM C35

Description
Attention! The species Trachycarpus fortunei is categorised as an invasive species in Switzerland and may not be traded, planted or otherwise distributed there. The Chusan palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) is a very popular evergreen container plant. The dark green leaves are fingered and deeply slit. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. A well-drained, nutrient-rich and slightly acidic soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Chusan palm reaches a height of approx. 4 m and grows up to 3 m wide.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Chusan palm are dark green, fingered, deeply slit.

Frost hardiness
The Chusan palm has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright. As a rule, it grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.