Tesan Chinese windmill palm
Trachycarpus fortunei 'Tesan'
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 30 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Tesan' Chinese windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei 'Tesan') is a tree for containers, specimen planting, and accent use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The evergreen fronds arch out in a fan shape. It bears yellow flowers from early to late summer. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Beautyberry, and Red spider lily.