Windmill Palm Tree

Trachycarpus fortunei is an evergreen fan palm with a fibrous trunk and a crown of broad, pleated leaves. It grows in sun or partial shade and is useful as a specimen or container palm; well-drained soil and shelter from drying winds help it establish, while mature size varies with growing conditions. The [Oregon State Landscape Plants profile](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/trachycarpus-fortunei) describes its form and tolerances, and [UF/IFAS Extension](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/citrusco/2023/10/04/foolproof-palm-care-windmill-palm/) gives garden care and mature landscape dimensions. ## Maintenance Keep the planting site well drained, water during establishment, and protect young palms from harsh drying winds or hard frost. Use palm fertilizer only when deficiency symptoms call for it, and remove old leaves close to the trunk.