Description

General aspect and origins - Livistona chinensis is also known as Chinese fan palm or Chinese fountain palm. It is sometimes named Latania chinensis. As suggests its common names, it is native to China. The Chinese fan palm may reach 50 ft (15 m) tall, but is generally smaller, with a more modest size of 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) It has a smooth grey stipe, and a dense canopy made of slightly drooping palmate leaves.
Leaves - The Chinese fan palm has an evergreen dense canopy, made of palmate leaves that can be up to 5 ft (1,50 m) long. These leaves are made of leaflets that are slightly drooping, and that give a graceful aspect to this palm.
Flowers - The Chinese fan palm has a yellow-cream inflorescence.
Fruits - This palm has blue fruits that are about 1 in (2-3 cm) long.

Culture

This palm is a slow grower, especially in temperate climates. It will withstand negative temperatures of 20-15°F (-7 to -9°C) for brief periods. It thus can be grown in USDA zones 9 and warmer, and may be grown in warmest places in zones 8b.
Soil - This palm prefers a well-drained ground. It will withstand occasional droughts.

Propagation

The Chinese fan palm is propagated by seeds.