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Palm Trees
Chinese Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
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- Sun
- Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Mature Height
- 10–20 ft
- Mature Width
- 6–10 ft
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Cold Hardiness
- Hardy to 5°F
- Pollinator Friendly
- No
- Las Cruces Suitability
- Excellent — Desert Adapted
Why We Recommend It
This cold-hardy palm tolerates the winter chill and summer heat of Las Cruces, making it a versatile choice. Its distinctive fan-shaped fronds add a tropical flair to desert landscapes.
Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.
Best For
- Patios
- Containers
- Accents
- Entryways
- Full Sun
- Moderate Water
- 10–20 ft
- Botanical Name: Trachycarpus fortunei
- Plant Type: Evergreen palm / ornamental tree
- Mature Size: 20–40 feet tall and 8–10 feet wide
- Flower Color: Creamy yellow
- Bloom Time: Spring through early summer
- Foliage: Large, fan-shaped, dark-green to blue-green leaves on long, slender stems; evergreen
- Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with supplemental irrigation
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, or rocky soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
- Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; provides shelter for birds and other wildlife
- Special Attributes: Cold hardy compared with many palms, wind tolerant, adaptable, and relatively low maintenance. Excellent for courtyards, patios, pool areas, entryways, and as a tropical-looking landscape accent.
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–11
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