Tall and graceful, the Windmill Palm thrives in surprising cold, making it one of the most adaptable palms for Southern Utah. Its slender trunk and crown of fan-shaped fronds bring a tropical feel to even frosty gardens.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Moderate; deep soak during summer heat
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained loam, sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~0°F (–18°C)
Mature Size: 20–40 ft tall x 8–10 ft wide
Native Origin: Central & East Asia (China, Myanmar)
Best Substitutes For: Queen Palm, California Fan Palm
Landscape Uses: Courtyards, patios, specimen tree, tropical accent in xeric gardens
Tall and graceful, the Windmill Palm thrives in surprising cold, making it one of the most adaptable palms for Southern Utah. Its slender trunk and crown of fan-shaped fronds bring a tropical feel to even frosty gardens.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Moderate; deep soak during summer heat
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained loam, sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~0°F (–18°C)
Mature Size: 20–40 ft tall x 8–10 ft wide
Native Origin: Central & East Asia (China, Myanmar)
Best Substitutes For: Queen Palm, California Fan Palm
Landscape Uses: Courtyards, patios, specimen tree, tropical accent in xeric gardens