Windmill Palm | Trachycarpus FortuneiBring instant tropical elegance to your garden with the Windmill Palm, one of the hardiest palms in the world. Its tall, slender trunk wrapped in fibrous texture and its graceful fan shaped leaves create a striking focal point in any landscape. In the Western Cape, the Windmill Palm produces small, yellowish flowers in spring (September to November), adding seasonal interest before developing into dark blue black fruits. Despite its exotic look, this

Sedum nussbaumerianum was first discovered in Mexico

Ideal for a wide variety of seeds

5m H x 2m W Position Sun Water Smart Semi-Water Smart Indigenous Yes

as its root system is extremely vigorous and invasive

Thrives in full sun and adapts well to Cape Town’s dry summers

45cm:  45cm (W) x 34cm (D) x 25cm (Base)

Use potting soil that drains well

delicate lilac-blue flowers add contrast before small berries form

UV resistant and 100 % recyclable

the gardener’s essential

In late winter through spring (August–October)

Toxicity note: This plant is mildly toxic if ingested