Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
Palm / Cycad
Windmill Palm is a non-native palm / cycad with moderate water needs. It is valued for slender trunk topped by fan-shaped evergreen leaves with unusually strong cold tolerance for a palm. Research supports USDA zones 8a–11. Animal safety remains Not Verified where exact veterinary evidence is unavailable.
Key Facts
SUN
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
20–30 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide
growth
foliage
Evergreen
maintenance
Florida native
Not Florida Native
Where It Works
Specimen
Accent
Wildlife
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Palm / Cycad; Moderate water.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Not Verified
cats
Not Verified
horses
Not Verified
Dog, cat, and horse safety remain Not Verified under the Garden Spot species-specific evidence standard.
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