2 plants in 14 cm pots. Trachycarpus fortunei is one of the hardiest palms. It tolerates cool, moist summers as well ass cold winters, as it grows at much higher altitudes than other species (-18° Celsius). Grow Trachycarpus fortunei in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to dappled shade. Choose a sheltered spot out of prevailing winds, which can damage the leaves . Trachycarpus fortunei is frost hardy but may need winter protection in prolonged periods of cold. Weather-simply wrap the plant with hessian or horticultural fleece and mulch around the base with straw. Potted plants can be moved indoors