Trachycarpus Fortunei, commonly known as the Windmill Palm or Chusan palm, is one of the hardiest palms for temperate gardens, valued for its elegant fan-shaped leaves, slender fibrous trunk, and strong architectural presence. Native to parts of China and widely grown across Europe, it thrives in well-drained soil and a sheltered sunny or partially shaded position, tolerating frost, wind, and cool coastal conditions far better than most palms. Slow to moderate in growth, it can eventually reach 6–12 metres tall, bringing an exotic, evergreen character to urban courtyards, contemporary planting schemes, and mild-climate gardens. Mature specimens may produce sprays of small yellow flowers in summer followed by blue-black fruits on female plants, while its low-maintenance nature and resilience make it especially popular in Irish and British gardens.