Trachycarpus

There are six species of fan palm and these originate in areas of Asia. They are generally considered tender, though some of them are surprisingly hardy and Trachycarpus fortunei, perhaps the most commonly seen, is a feature in Logan Botanic Gardens in the warm South West of Scotland. These palms have handsome fan-shaped leaves and often grow on a single trunk. Some forms of the fan palms are quite compact, such as Trachycarpus fortunei 'Nanus' and the slow-growing Trachycarpus wagnerianus. They often flower producing yellow blooms and, where there are female forms, fruits. Give them sheltered positions in good, well-drained soil. These palms are often confused with Chamaerops forms.