Archive for Plants - Palm Trees

Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) is ideal for both internal and external landscaping projects. A very hardy palm capable of withstanding temperatures as low as –17°C (lower if in a sheltered spot), but needs shelter from strong winds – which can cause leaf damage.

Sizes range from small plants at 1M increasing per metre to enormous palms at over 6M. An impressive plant used as a specimen plant or as the focal part of a larger display.

3 metre Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan Palms

Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan Palm 2M

1 metre Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan Palms

1 metre Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan Palms

The Butia capitata (jelly palm) is a very hardy palm capable of withstanding temperatures as low as –10°C, so is ideal for both internal and external landscaping.

Sizes range from small plants at 1M to some giants at over 4M. Always impressive whether used as a single specimen plant or as part of a larger display. It’s leaves arch stylishly and are green to grey blue in colour.

A 4M Butia capitata

Butia capitata - jelly palm

A 2M Butia capitata

A 2M Butia capitata

The Howea Forsterianan – Kentia Palm is an excellent choice for interior landscaping projects. Needing only a little natural light to survive and needing little specialist care it will add impact to any room. Can be situated in almost all sites from bright shade to bright indirect light. Has an excellent toxin removal capacity with a high rate of absorption.

Howea Forsterianan - Kentia Palm