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Trachycarpus fortunei - Windmill Palm


Trachycarpus fortunei - Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei - Windmill Palm)

This very commonly grown palm in California is one of the hardiest palms in the World. They grow moderate - fast...to as high as 40 feet/ 12.2 meters tall.



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I like the name ~ Windmill palm. :o)

23 Mar, 2009

 

Terratoonie:

I've read these palms grown in England. It's a very hardy palm.
They will tolerate temps down to at least 10 degrees F/-12 degrees C.
I've also read they don't grow as large as they do here in California though.

24 Mar, 2009



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