Trachycarpus fortunei

Trachycarpus fortunei (also known as the Chinese hemp palm) is a palm tree that is native to East Asia (China, Japan). You'll find them even high in the Himalayas. Trachycarpus fortunei palm survives in dry densely forested areas. Trachycarpus fortunei hemp palms are sustainable fan palms. There is no tougher palm than the Trachycarpus fortunei palm. They are also slow growing palms.

Trachycarpus fortunei is one of the most popular palm of the moment for Northern Europe. A major advantage of Trachycarpus fortunei palm trees is that they are hardy and can survive winters in Northern Europe.