{"product_id":"trachycarpus-fortunei","title":"Eagle Palms 'Trachycarpus Fortunei' – Hardy palm for the garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the best-known and hardiest palms cultivated in temperate climates, valued for its exotic appearance and ability to tolerate freezing temperatures better than most palms. It is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eWind Palm, Windmill Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eChusan Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, it forms an upright trunk covered with persistent brown fibers, while the crown consists of large, palmate, deep green leaves. Thanks to its tropical appearance and good cold tolerance, it is frequently used in gardens, yards, terraces and landscaping projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind Palm, Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arecaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen palm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright trunk covered with brown fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, palmate leaves arranged in a crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to moderate growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown in the garden or in large containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature specimens can reach several meters in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers direct sunlight or bright partial shade. Young specimens may benefit from a position somewhat protected from very strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, loose and very well drained. It tolerates several soil types, but waterlogging must be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular watering after planting and during hot or dry periods. Well-established plants become more tolerant of short periods of drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e during the active growing period, it can be fertilized periodically with a product for palms or ornamental plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer cultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can be kept in large containers, but requires more regular watering and additional protection in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e gradual transfer to larger containers is recommended, without unnecessarily disturbing the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates wind relatively well, but very strong and constant exposure may cause the leaves to tear or split.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ Resistance to low temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most cold-hardy palms grown ornamentally. \u003cstrong\u003eMature plants that are well established in the garden can tolerate, under favorable conditions, temperatures of approximately -15...-18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and sometimes even lower temperatures for short periods, if they are well acclimatized, protected from wind and grown in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung specimens are more sensitive to frost and benefit from protection during the first years after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants grown in containers are much more vulnerable to freezing temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, as their roots are exposed to the cold. Containers should be protected, insulated or moved to a frost-free location during periods of very low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Recommended substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cem\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, airy and well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e substrate that allows the root system to develop without waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planting in the garden, good drainage is particularly important for the plant's resistance during the cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone of the most cold-hardy palms;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular tropical appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan be grown permanently in the garden in many areas of Romania;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eevergreen, decorative foliage all year round;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehighly characteristic fibrous trunk;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for gardens, yards and terraces;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eadapts well to cultivation in large containers;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elong-lived plant with strong visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape, size, number of leaves and degree of trunk development naturally vary from one specimen to another and depending on the plant's age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalm leaves may \u003cstrong\u003esplit, tear or bend naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e under the action of wind and may show dry edges or tips, spots, scratches or other aesthetic imperfections resulting from growth, handling, transport or adaptation to new environmental conditions. Older leaves gradually dry out and can be removed as they turn completely brown. These aspects do not normally affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":57164198379846,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/bq1jgg5nugee4qutdbsvjc5ids771q21r08o3gkr_big.jpg?v=1787207220","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-de\/products\/trachycarpus-fortunei","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}