Livistona chinensis (Chinese fan palm)

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect in winter. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost full or bright light. Water moderately and feed monthly in growth. Keep almost dry in winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree

Native to

Japan, Taiwan, Southeastern China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Though not toxic, sharply-toothed leaf stalks may cause injury.

Plant care

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Sow seed at 23 degrees Celsius in spring.

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