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Trachycarpus fortunei 'Winsan' (Chusan palm 'Winsan')

Other names: Hemp palm 'Winsan', Nepalese fan palm 'Winsan', Windmill palm 'Winsan'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Winsan' is a vigorous, evergreen palm forming a small tree with a terminal tuft circular, deeply divided, mid- to dark green leaves. Large panicles of yellow flowers in summer are followed by black fruit.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
12 m 3 m 20-50 years
39 ft 9 ft 20-50 years

Where to grow

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

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or dapple shade. Protect from hard winter frosts & strong, cold, drying winds. Suitable for growing in a conservatory or glasshouse.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, City, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Irregular

Native to

China, Myanmar

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

No pruning required.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Sow seed in spring or autumn at a minimum of 25C.

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Protect from hard winter frosts

Sow seed in containers with heat (spring)

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