Trachycarpus Fortunei 30 Litre Pot 40/50cm Trunk

Trachycarpus fortunei – The Hardy Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as the Windmill Palm, is a hardy and elegant palm perfect for adding a tropical touch to UK gardens. With its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, tall trunk, and resilience to cold, it’s an ideal choice for creating a coastal, Mediterranean, or exotic garden feel.

Seasonal Highlights

• Spring to Summer: New fronds unfurl to form a rich green canopy, offering a tropical look even in cooler climates.

• Autumn: The plant maintains its structure and beauty, with sturdy foliage that adds interest as the season changes.

• Winter: Exceptionally hardy, it tolerates cold temperatures, providing year-round presence and shelter for wildlife.

Key Features

• Hardy palm – One of the most cold-tolerant palms, thriving even in temperatures as low as -15°C once established.

• Fan-shaped leaves – Unique, deeply cut fronds that give it a distinctive, elegant look.

• Trunk – Sturdy and covered in a distinctive mat of fibre, creating an attractive, textured trunk.

• Compact size – Reaches a height of 3–4m, making it suitable for smaller gardens, borders, or containers.

Perfect For

• Exotic gardens – Adds a tropical flair, even in colder climates.

• Coastal gardens – Perfect for coastal settings, where it tolerates salt and wind.

• Urban gardens – A resilient palm for city spaces, offering a striking architectural form.

• Containers and patios – Ideal for pots, where it can be moved to protect from harsh winter conditions.

Growing Tips

• Sun/Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade in a sheltered location.

• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils are best; it thrives in loamy or sandy conditions.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy once established in most of the UK. In colder regions, provide winter protection in the first few years.

• Care: Low-maintenance. Water regularly during the growing season but avoid waterlogging. Remove any dead fronds in late winter or early spring.

Looks Great With

• Lavender, Echinacea or Perovskia – Add colour and texture to create a vibrant, exotic look.

• Grasses like Miscanthus or Pennisetum – Complements the architectural style of the palm with soft, flowing grasses.

• Succulents like Agave or Aloe – For a dry, Mediterranean-inspired planting scheme.

• Tropical plants like Banana or Phormium – Enhances the exotic feel with large-leaved plants.

Trachycarpus fortunei is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the tropics with minimal effort. With its unique fan-shaped leaves, hardy nature, and striking trunk, it makes a bold statement in any garden, whether as a focal point or part of a diverse planting scheme.

Trachycarpus Fortunei 30 Litre Pot 40/50cm Trunk Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.