"Native to southern Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, southeastern China and Hainan, the chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis) is also found across South Africa and other parts of the world. It can grow up to 9-15 m with fan-shaped leaves. It's commonly cultivated as an ornamental tree for gardens and conservatories.

Poems


When he saw the morning mists depart
From the summits gray and pale;
For he knew that the fan-palm cast the shade
Of its every-glorious green...
— Frances Brown
Plant Type
Tree

Lifespan
Perennial

Bloom Time
Spring

Plant Height
5 m to 20 m
Spread
4 m
Flower Size
2 mm
Habitat
Gardens, conservatories

Care guid
Water every 7 days
Fertilization every 180 days"