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Windmill Palm Tree ( Trachycarpus fortunei )
Information Page
Windmill Palm
The erect, single trunk of Windmill Palm is
covered with dense, brown, hairlike fibers, and the
three-foot-wide, fan-shaped fronds extend from
5-foot-long, rough-edged petioles. The trunk
appears to be wrapped in burlap. Med- Fast growing
palm, Windmill Palm can reach 40 feet in
height but is often seen much smaller, 10 to 20 feet
tall. Windmill Palm works well as a framing tree,
accent, specimen, patio or urn subject. It is ideal for
use as an accent in a shady shrub border or by a front
entryway. It does well in confined areas and is hardy
to 10-degrees F. or lower.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific name: Trachycarpus fortunei
Pronunciation: tray-kee-KAR-pus FOR-too-nee-eye
Common name(s): Windmill Palm
Family: Arecaceae
USDA hardiness zones: 8 through 11
Origin: not native to North America
Uses: container or above-ground planter; suitable for
growing indoors; near a deck or patio; specimen; no
proven urban tolerance
Availability: generally available in many areas within
its hardiness range
DESCRIPTION
Height: 10 to 20 feet
Spread: 6 to 10 feet
Crown uniformity: symmetrical canopy with a
regular (or smooth) outline, and individuals have more
The erect, single trunk of Windmill Palm is
covered with dense, brown, hairlike fibers, and the
three-foot-wide, fan-shaped fronds extend from
5-foot-long, rough-edged petioles. The trunk
appears to be wrapped in burlap. Med- Fast growing
palm, Windmill Palm can reach 40 feet in
height but is often seen much smaller, 10 to 20 feet
tall. Windmill Palm works well as a framing tree,
accent, specimen, patio or urn subject. It is ideal for
use as an accent in a shady shrub border or by a front
entryway. It does well in confined areas and is hardy
to 10-degrees F. or lower.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific name: Trachycarpus fortunei
Pronunciation: tray-kee-KAR-pus FOR-too-nee-eye
Common name(s): Windmill Palm
Family: Arecaceae
USDA hardiness zones: 8 through 11
Origin: not native to North America
Uses: container or above-ground planter; suitable for
growing indoors; near a deck or patio; specimen; no
proven urban tolerance
Availability: generally available in many areas within
its hardiness range
DESCRIPTION
Height: 10 to 20 feet
Spread: 6 to 10 feet
Crown uniformity: symmetrical canopy with a
regular (or smooth) outline, and individuals have more
Windmill Flower Pods
Windmill Palm Tree
Windmill Palm 15 Gal.
Texture medium
Shaded area represents potential planting range.
Foliage
Leaf type: simple
Leaf margin: entire
Leaf shape: star-shaped
Leaf venation: palmate
Leaf type and persistence: broadleaf evergreen;
evergreen
Leaf blade length: 18 to 36 inches
Leaf color: green
Fall color: no fall color change
Fall characteristic: not showy
Flower
Flower color: white; yellow
Flower characteristics: pleasant fragrance;
inconspicuous and not showy; summer flowering
Shaded area represents potential planting range.
Foliage
Leaf type: simple
Leaf margin: entire
Leaf shape: star-shaped
Leaf venation: palmate
Leaf type and persistence: broadleaf evergreen;
evergreen
Leaf blade length: 18 to 36 inches
Leaf color: green
Fall color: no fall color change
Fall characteristic: not showy
Flower
Flower color: white; yellow
Flower characteristics: pleasant fragrance;
inconspicuous and not showy; summer flowering
Fruit
Fruit shape: round
Fruit length: .5 to 1 inch; < .5 inch
Fruit covering: fleshy
Fruit color: blue
Fruit characteristics: does not attract wildlife;
inconspicuous and not showy; no significant litter problem
Trunk and Branches
Trunk/bark/branches: grow mostly upright and will
not droop; showy trunk; should be grown with a single
leader; no thorns
Pruning requirement: needs little pruning to develop
a strong structure
Breakage: resistant
Crown shaft: no
Culture
Light requirement: tree grows in part shade/part sun;
tree grows in the shade
Soil tolerances: clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline;
well-drained
Fruit shape: round
Fruit length: .5 to 1 inch; < .5 inch
Fruit covering: fleshy
Fruit color: blue
Fruit characteristics: does not attract wildlife;
inconspicuous and not showy; no significant litter problem
Trunk and Branches
Trunk/bark/branches: grow mostly upright and will
not droop; showy trunk; should be grown with a single
leader; no thorns
Pruning requirement: needs little pruning to develop
a strong structure
Breakage: resistant
Crown shaft: no
Culture
Light requirement: tree grows in part shade/part sun;
tree grows in the shade
Soil tolerances: clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline;
well-drained
Windmill Palm in winter. 1-16-10
The Windmill Palm can survive below 0F for a few hours.
We rate this tree A+ on a cold hardy score.
Can be planted year round unless the ground is froze.
The Windmill is growing in places like PA and BC Canada
without any protection.
We rate this tree A+ on a cold hardy score.
Can be planted year round unless the ground is froze.
The Windmill is growing in places like PA and BC Canada
without any protection.
