ORIGIN :

Trachycarpus fortunei ( Fortune’s rough) – a species of tree in the areca (palm) family . It is native to the mountains of southern and central China (grows up to 2,400 meters above sea level), in addition to being found in Bhutan , Nepal , northern India , Myanmar and Vietnam . The name commemorates Robert Fortune , who brought this plant from China to Europe .

CHARACTERISTICS :

Trachycarpus fortunei is the most common palm in gardens . Recommended especially for those starting out with palms , due to its exceptional frost hardiness , which in a well-rooted , adult palm is estimated at -17 to -19 degrees C . It has decorative leaves in the shape of green fans , and the stems are smooth , not covered with thorns . This palm tree well rooted in the ground , is able to achieve 10 to even 20 cm of trunk growth per year . The trunk , which reaches 25 to 35 cm in diameter in nature, is covered with brown fibers , which further attract the eye . Under favorable conditions , the hornet develops beautiful yellow inflorescences (male and female , the male after flowering and pollination dries , and the female transforms into black seeds covered with bluish wax .

REQUIREMENTS :

Trachycarpus fortunei is the least demanding palm with regard to substrate . However, when digging in, we recommend topping the root ball with light soil for palms with good permeability . We estimate the frost resistance of this palm tree in the ground at -17 /-19 degrees C , while the crown of the leaves itself can endure maximum temperature drops to -12 degrees C . In winter , when the temperature is forecast below 12 /15 degrees , it is recommended to protect the entire plant in the form of a protective hood /styrobuds / polycarbonate house and use a heating cable . The recommended temperature setting of the heating cable thermostat for wintering this palm tree in the ground is -7/-8 degrees C.