The chamaerops excelsa, also known as trachycarpus fortunei, is a palm native to the Far East. Its adaptability and cold resistance makes it very used by gardeners, thanks to its extraordinary ability to endure less temperate climates. It is a plant widely used to give an exotic touch to both public and private gardens, thanks to its elegance and its particular structure.
stem: the excelsa chamaerops characterized by a stem devoid of branches covered by a thick made of brown fibres, which give it its rustic appearance. This palm can reach, despite its slow growth, a maximum height of about 10-12 meters.
leaves:the leaves are fan-colored bright green and deeply divided. Every year, on the apical part of the trunk, they develop new ones. During the month of June, this palm produces long cream-yellow-brown cloths, followed by clusters of blue-black fruits.
use: thanks to its resistance to low temperatures, even under zero, it is used without problems even in the Po Valley. Can be planted both in full ground and in pot. Very used to bring an exotic and sea note to parks and gardens. Occupies little space growing practically only in height. The its application is therefore very wide.
The chamaerops excelsa is native to the Far East. Thanks to its ability to endure low temperatures, it was possible to import into Europe.