Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
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Habitat
Lawn
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Mandarin
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Mandarin
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
mandarin
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
mandarín
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
tangerina
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Mandarynka
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Mandarin
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Mandarin Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Mandarin are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Mandarin
Care of Windmill Palm and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.