Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan palm (Palmae) Evergreen tree

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Trachycarpus fortunei
Chusan palm
Evergreen tree
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The Trachycarpus fortunei plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and E. China. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chusan palm. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. excelsus. Chamaerops fortunei. C. excelsus.

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Latin Name:  Trachycarpus fortunei
Common Name:  Chusan palm
Family:  Palmae
Author:  (Hook.)H.Wendl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Montane oak forests to 2400 metres[200].

Propagation Notes: Scarify or pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water then sow in a cold frame in mid to late winter. Bring into the greenhouse about 4 - 6 weeks later and the seed should germinate in about 4 - 8 weeks at 25°c[133]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Pot up suckers in late spring and plant out in their permanent position 12 months later.

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