Windmill Palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, Tree Seeds (Hardy Evergreen)

Description: Windmill Palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, Tree Seeds Easy to Grow, Tropical, Container Plant, Evergreen, Cold, Heat, Drought and Salt Tolerant Windmill Palm is native to temperate and subtropical mountainous areas of Asia including southeastern China, Taiwan and the Chusan Islands and is one of the most cold hardy palms available. It is beautifully compact and grows to heights of 20 to 40 feet. Windmill Palm has a rather slender single stem that is 8 to 10 inches in diameter and is typically a bit narrower at the base than at the top. Trunks are usually covered with a loose mat of coarse gray or brown fiber. In older individuals the fiber sloughs away to reveal a smooth ringed surface. It has light to dark green palmate leaves that are lighter, almost silvery (glaucous), on the underside. They are held on thin 3 foot flattened stems that are finely toothed along both edges. Leaves are circular, about 3 feet in diameter and segmented about halfway. They are flat with leaf segment tips held stiffly, but occasionally you will see individuals with droopy tips. Leaves are arranged into a symmetrical crown that is about 8 to 10 feet wide. Specimens grown in full sun and/or under poor conditions may have much smaller, more compact crowns. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants (dioecious). They are densely arranged on 2 to 3 foot long branched stalks. Bright yellow inflorescence erupts from a packetlike bud in late winter and early spring and is held within the crown. On female plants the flowers are followed in late summer by round or oblong blue fruits that are about 1/2 inch in diameter. Windmill Palm is commonly grown as a landscape specimen in central and northern Florida, the southeastern U.S. Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and in mild areas along the west coast. It has been sighted in northerly latitudes from Charlotte, North Carolina to Atlanta, Georgia to Vancouver, British Columbia. This picture perfect hardy palm is an internationalist who decorates postcards from Lake Como in Italy, the southern coasts of the British Isles and the Crimean Peninsula. This is a hardy palm and can withstand subfreezing temperatures. In its native habitat, this tough palm is sometimes subjected to a cover of snow and ice. This palm makes a great accent which fits well into small areas like courtyards and entries. It is a tough plant and survives in hot urban landscapes and even thrives there if watered and fed. Windmill Palm is perfect for containers if care is taken that they are well drained. It is very attractive planted in groves and groupings especially when plants of different heights are staggered in irregular patterns (plant the tallest palms in center of the groups and shorter ones at the edges). Other Names: Trachycarpus excelsus, Hemp Palm, Chinese Palm, Chinese Windmill Palm, Chusan PalmZone: 7B to 11 (cold hardy to 10 degrees F)Growth Rate: ModeratePlant Type: Small Palm Family: Arecaceae or PalmaeNative Range: Asia including southeastern China, Taiwan and the Chusan Islands.Height: 10 to 30 feet Spread: 6 to 10 feetSun: Part Shade Fall Color: EvergreenDrought Tolerance: ModerateWater: Adequate moisture makes for rapid growth and best appearance but it is amazingly drought tolerant as well (although plants will appear stunted and growth rate dramatically slowed if regular watering is withheld).Maintenance: LowSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Best in well drained soils with above average fertility but it will survive in almost anything except perpetually soggy conditions. It is moderately salt tolerant and can be planted behind the first line dunes or against a structure that will shield it from direct exposure to sea breezes.Uses: Windmill Palm works well as a framing tree, accent, specimen, patio or pool. It is ideal for use as an accent in a shady shrub border or by a front entryway. It does well in confined areas. Great container specimen. Sowing Trachycarpus fortunei Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratify: NoneGermination: Sow 1/2” Deep. High soil temperatures inhibit germination. Germination of seed may take 2 to 3 months under normal conditions.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts:All items are set up to automatically discount as follows:1. 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Location: Elko, Nevada

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