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Windmill Palms prefer full sun, but they can tolerate locations with partial sunlight as well. For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains. Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering. Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry. The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms. Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time. Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot. Depending on your geographic location and the intensity of the season, you may need to adjust watering accordingly:
Spring: (75 degrees or less) Once a week.
Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) Twice a week.
Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) Three times a week.
Windmill Palms should be fertilized three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Use a palm slow release fertilizer to palms, and be sure to follow the instructions on the label. I like to apply spring through summer & last fertilizer application around mid august
Windmill Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. To improve drainage combine 70% soil with 30% coarse sand.
It is not necessary to prune your Windmill Palm. When a frond dies, it will detach and fall off on its own. If you do decide to prune your palm, be sure to prune the fronds that are damaged and mostly brown at the base of the stem. Do not remove any green fronds, as this can weaken the palm.
Winter Care
The Windmill Palm tree is tough, and our top pick for the ultimate cold-hardy palm. With its towering trunk and fronds at the top, the windmill palm tree not only boasts the classic palm appearance but also withstands cooler temperatures better than most palm varieties, adding a tropical touch to any landscape.
Windmill Palms radiate beauty whether they stand 4 or 20 feet tall. Despite their slow growth rate, they maintain their visual appeal at every stage of development, and grow to heights of 20-40 feet.
Easy to care for, these palms withstand sustained temperatures of 10°F with short drops to 0°F when the trees become mature, and thrive in a variety of soils and climates, making them the perfect choice for those seeking a tall growing low-maintenance palm.
Windmill Palms have a single trunk covered in hairy fibers, which provide an additional layer of protection from the harsh winter weather. They are topped with 3-foot wide, dark green, fan-like fronds that form an evergreen canopy resembling the blades of a windmill.
​​In Virginia or further north, one important responsibility of having a palm tree is having it wrapped for the winter. When a palm is wrapped, it not only helps with heat and protection from the elements, but it also helps to keep the fronds from getting damaged in the brutal wind of the winter storms that we have. Also using heavy amount of mulch, pine needles, or a palm tree root protection bag all work great when protecting these palms, especially the younger palms. Once they become much more mature they can withstand the cold temperatures alot better.
About Us!
Thanks for visiting our page! Hi there! We're the Dodsons, Justin, Amanda and Lilly. For over 10 years, growing palm trees and plants from seed has been a rewarding hobby Justin has enjoyed right at home. What started as a personal passion has now grown into a family-owned and operated plant distribution business based in Chesterfield, VA.
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We specialize in offering carefully cultivated, high-quality palms and plants delivered to your door. As a small, local business, we’re proud to provide a personal touch with every plant and offer expert guidance to gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners alike.
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