Trachycarpus fortune , in a scientific sense,is a general name for all its sub-species including Trachycarpus fortune cv Chusan, T.fortunei Tesan,(hardier, stout and compact trachycarpus) Trachycaprus fortune var Winsan( (round leaves ,larger parts ,unique seed branch arrangement and faster growing ), Trachycarpus fortunei cv Misan (small and cute) etc. When people normally talk about Trachycarpus fortune, it refers to the most common T.fortunei cv Chusan which was first collected from Chusan island by Robert Fortunei two centueries ago.
Trachycarpus fortune is native to China with a cultivation history of thousands of years and right now is commonly seen around the word. When it comes to the cultivation practice in China it has several categories or sub-species according to the trunk, leave and hair, cold hardiness serving different functions and uses. There have been existing in the Chinese civil field of palm growth with the farmers across the country several T.fortunei cultivars ,such as Tesan, Winsan, Misan, Hasan (stout and small leave) , etc.
Trachycarpus fortunei is one of the most popular cold hardy palms. What makes it distinct from other palms is its incredible resistance to cold . It prefers cooler and temperate areas, and although it will grow in the sub-tropics, it will struggle in the tropics. It likes full sun, and moist well drained soil. the seedlings are growers with normal speed. A medium sized fan palm is easy to grow.
Tips on purchase from us
( shipping ,freight and packaging, etc )
A: Seed, seedling and other products shipment by air.
1.On "shop online" page,enter the number of packets or bags or pieces of the products (seeds, seedlings or other items) you want to order in the order quantity blank and confirm the order by clicking the button.
2.You will then receive a response regarding the payment options(Paypal or bank transfer) and answers o your questions,followed by a tracking number of your registered parcel by post after order payment.
3.All shipment is guaranteed to be 100% arrival.
4.It normally takes 1 week for EMS and about 2 weeks for postal registered parcel to reach most destinations around the world and on few occasions like holiday ,bad weather,and remote areas, the dispatch could be somewhat longer.
B.Plant shipment by sea
1. Transportation
Base on our past abundant experience, we will arrange the most professional shipping company to deliver the ordered plants to the destination as required. Or you can do this by yourself.
The transportation normally includes air , sea shipment and post. We may help you choose the most convenient and economical way to deliver your cargo in your interests .
2. container capacity
By sea, we deal with 20 and 40 feet container.
,For example, A 20 ft container capacity is 250 Trachycarpus fortunei (15cm diameter, and 2 meter height)
By air, everything is handled according to the requirements of the clients.
3. freight
As it is subject to change frequently, you will be informed of the recent one.
4. Packaging and Phytosanitary
If ordered , the following procedures will be followed for delivery
1. The plants growing in the peatmoss will be cleaned with water .
2. Some fungicide and insecticide will be used to sterilize them for phytosanitory check,though they have been in the strict management.
3. The plants will then be loaded into the container and sent out at the right time the customers agrees on.
