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| Outdoors:
Yes |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter
Protection: Not needed |
Planting:
Free draining soil or pot |
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Chusan
Palm - Trachycarpus Fortunei
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| The
Windmill palm is one of the most cold hardy palms
available for the UK climate. |
| A
single-stemmed evergreen palm with wonderful,
fan-shaped, dark green leaves up to 75cm long. This
handsome Chusan palm makes an excellent specimen plant
for sunny exotic garden or courtyard. Although it's one
of the most reliably hardy palms it's important to chose
a sheltered spot and protect young specimens grown in
cold areas with a warm, winter wrap. |
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| Outdoors:
Yes |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter
Protection: Young plants need protection |
Planting:
Free draining soil or pot |
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Torbay
Palm, Cabbage Palm - Cordyline Australis |
| The
cordyline has been used in the UK for many
years and large specimen plants can often be
seen in peoples gardens and parks. |
| This
palm-like tree has arching, lance shaped, light green
leaves, retained throughout the year. An ideal specimen
plant for a sunny, protected border or patio, in
frost-prone areas protect young plants from frost by tying up the
leaves around the crown. Perfect for the exotic garden, it is also
faster growing than the coloured foliage varieties. |
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| Outdoors:
Yes (mild areas and coastal) |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter
Protection: Wrap with straw and fleece |
Planting:
Free draining soil or pot |
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Jelly
palm / Pindo palm - Butia capitata |
| One to try if
you have time to lavish a bit of care. If you have a very
sunny bright spot, sheltered from the wind and protected
from frosts, you will be rewarded by a delightful
blue/green palm. Native
to South America. |
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| Outdoors:
Yes (mild areas and coastal) |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter
Protection: Wrap with straw and fleece |
Planting:
Free draining soil or pot |
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Canary
Island Date Palm - Phoenix
Canariensis |
| Slender, mid- to
deep green leaflets on a stout, columnar trunk and
clusters of cream or yellow summer flowers. This
medium-sized spiky palm prefers a sunny site with
protection against the fierce midday sun. |
| An excellent
focal point for an exotic or Mediterranean-style garden,
in frost-prone areas it's best grown as a temporary summer
focal-point but must be moved indoors in autumn. |
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| Outdoors:
Yes |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter:
Wrap with fleece |
Planting:
Free draining soil or pot |
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Chamaerops Humilis - European Fan Palm |
| This
well-known palm is one of the few palm varieties that can grow
on the European continent. A perfect subject for a spacious
tub. Withstands temperatures of minus 13-15șC. |
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Chamaerops Humilis - European Fan Palm |
| This particular fan palm is native to Europe and as a result is hardier than many other varieties. It is wind resistant and can survive temperatures as low as -12C. Not only is it incredibly hardy but it is has extremely attractive foliage, evergreen, fan-shaped leaves are sporadically punctuated with yellow flowers during the summer. |
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Chamaerops Humilis - European Fan Palm |
| Chamaerops humilis - the European or Mediterranean Fan Palm - is a versatile and compact palm, an exotic and strong growing architectural tree with large, bright green and multi-stemmed fan-shaped leaves. It looks stunning in a large container on a patio, terrace or balcony setting and is an absolute must for a tropical or Mediterranean themed garden. |
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Chamaerops Humilis - European Fan Palm |
| Generally growing to around 2 meters tall in the
UK Chamaerops Humilis is a truly architectural plant for your collection. ideal in a pot to grace the patio or deck. show off to your friends at your next barbecue!!! also ideal as a house plant.
Strong plants supplied in approx 5 litre containers, height 45-60cms. |
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Chamaerops Humilis - European Fan Palm |
| A very
exotic looking, slow-growing multi-stemmed palm with beautiful
fan-shaped leaves. Looks stunning in a large container on a
balcony setting and is an absolute must for anyone looking to
add a real Mediterranean look to their garden. |
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| Outdoors:
Yes |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter:
Wrap with fleece or bring inside |
Planting:
Free draining soil or pot |
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Mexican Fan Palm - Washingtonia robusta |
| Washingtonia
is a striking Mexican fan palm with beautiful fan shaped
foliage. A fabulous tall palm in its natural habitat yet grows
happily in a container. Distinctive threads edge the foliage.
A conservatory plant. |
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| Cycad
- Cycas Revoluta |
| Outdoors:
No |
Conservatory:
Yes |
| Winter:
Keep Indoors |
Planting:
Sharp sand and good
drainage. |
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Cycad
- Cycas Revoluta |
| Cycas
revoluta, one of the most primitive living
plants, are very unusual and popular
ornamentals. A rugged trunk, topped with
whorled feathery leaves has lead to the
common name ''Sago Palm'', however it is
actually related to conifer and Gingko trees - all cone bearing plants which
trace their origins back to the ancient
flora of the early Mesozoic era. |
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