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Trachycarpus Fortunei • Trachycarpus Fortunei has already acclimatized in many
European countries, such as Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland.
• Trachycarpus Fortunei is the most hardy fan palm and can be kept outdoors all year round.
• Origin: central China, Burma, northern India• Common Name: Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm • Situation: Full sun / part shade • Hardiness: up to –22° C• Overall size: 200 – 360 cm • Trunk height: 100 – 180 cm
Washingtonia Robusta • “Washingtonia” name comes from the name of George
Washington, the first president of the United States. “Robusta” means strong, resistance.
• The Palm is native to Mexico but was introduced to Los Angeles to beautify the town for the 1932 Summer Olympic Games.
• Origin: northwestern Mexico • Common Name: Mexican Fan Palm • Situation: Full sun / part shade • Hardiness: up to –5° C • Overall size: 200 – 320 cm• Trunk height: 100 – 160 cm
Dracaena Draco• Guanches people, the first inhabitants of the Canary Islands, believed that this
tree had magical properties. When the bark or leaves are cut they secrete a reddish resin, one of the sources of the substance known as Dragon's blood.
• That Dragon's blood was used to stain wood of original Stradivarius violins.
• Dracaena Draco is categorized as “Vulnerable species”.
• Origin: Canary Island, Cape Verde, Madeira
• Common Name: Dragon Tree
• Situation: Full sun / part shade
• Hardiness: do not tolerate the cold and wind
• Overall size: 160 – 300 cm
• Trunk height: 80 - 180 cm
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