The most popular and one of the hardiest palms for the temperate garden. Big, fan-shaped leaves atop a spectacular, hairy trunk add a bizarre and tropical touch to any planting.
Trachycarpus Fortunei
£28.50
Description
The most popular and one of the hardiest palms for the temperate garden. Big, fan-shaped leaves atop a spectacular, hairy trunk add a bizarre and tropical touch to any planting. For maximum growth, feed and water well; it can achieve a foot of trunk or more per year.
Its main enemy is not cold but wind, which can damage its metre diameter leaves. . If you only have one palm in your garden, this should be it. Plant out in sun or shade, at any time except winter, and water well in dry weather.
Variety of sizes and prices from £20.00 to £325
