Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Lawn
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Red Buckeye
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Red Buckeye
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Windmill Palm
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye
Care of Windmill Palm and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.