Trachycarpus fortunei - C1

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.