What is a windmill?

Palm windmill (trachycarpus fortunei) is the slow -growing palm original in Asia. The palm is able to reach heights of up to 40 feet (about 12 meters), but usually moves between 10 and 20 feet (about 3 to 6 meters) in height, with a span of six to 10 feet (about 1.8 to 6 meters). Tempered palm with eight to 10 feet (about 2.4 to 3 meters) by symmetrical leaves and yellow flowers is able to grow at high altitudes and in areas where the climate is cold and damp and cold and snowy in the summer.

also known as Palm Chusan or the Chinese palm of the windmill, the palm contains a trunk, which is usually six to 12 inches (about 15 to 30 centimeters). The palm grows a little more than one leg (about 0.3 meters) per year. The trunk contains a relaxed gray or brown fiber that falls as the tree ages to reveal a smooth, annular suitcase. Leaves, 18 to 36 inches (about 46 to 91 cm), are arranged in tight fans are dark green or yellowish green in shade with silver loweraside.

male and female flowers of the palm of windmills are stuffy, which means they grow on different plants. In the spring and summer it carries a palm on male plants yellow flowers, while women produce green flowers. As the summer progresses, the flowers of women become a dark colored fruit with a single seed. In autumn, immature fruit, which is about half an inch (about 1.3 centimeters).

The plant is originally from southern and central China, Tai -wan and chusan islands. In the United States, the palm of the windmill in Central and North Florida grows. It is also able to grow in other areas of the southeast and along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as in the slight parts of the west coast. Palm Windmill is also able to grow to the north like British Columbia.

tolerant tolerant, wpalmy indmill grow best in well -drained, shaded areas or areas with partial shade and often with bondThey live to the accent of the landscape. Any heavy drought will significantly affect the rate of plant growth. The palm also tolerates salty and wind conditions. In Asia, the palm can grow at an altitude of 7,874 feet (about 2,400 meters). When the palm reaches maturity, it is able to withstand temperatures under frost. The palm is susceptible to root rot infection and is susceptible to attacks from palm aphids.