Chinese Fan Palm
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Chinese Fan Palm
Livistona chinensis (Jacq.) R.Br. ex Mart.
The Chinese Fan Palm has fan-shaped leaves that look like giant green hands! It’s a fun tree to explore.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical areas
Appearance
The Chinese Fan Palm has a single, straight trunk topped with a crown of huge, glossy, fan-shaped leaves. Its deep green fronds are deeply cut, with segments that gracefully droop at the tips, giving it a distinctive weeping appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderArecalesFamilyArecaceaeGenusLivistona
Category
TreeRarity
Common
Danger
1/5
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Interesting facts
Its seeds were once ground up and used as a coffee substitute during difficult times!
The large leaves have been used to weave hats, fans, baskets, and even raincoats for centuries!
The tips of its fan leaves often hang down like elegant green ribbons, making it look extra fancy!
This tough palm can live for over 100 years, making it a very long-lived tree in many gardens!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Collector
Chinese Fan Palm's large, ribbed, fan-shaped leaves can funnel rainwater down to its roots, helping it stay hydrated.
Ability
Sunshade Creator
It has a wide, dense canopy that casts cooling shade, protecting itself and other plants from intense sunlight.
Ability
Wind Dancer
The flexible stalks of its leaves allow it to sway gracefully in strong winds, preventing damage from gusts.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-15 m
- Canopy Spread
- 2.5-4 m
- Is Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 20-50 cm
- Lifespan
- 50-150 years
- Fruit Type
- Drupe
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
shelters
Light-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus sinensis
Nests and roosts among its dense fronds.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits its small, creamy flowers for nectar.
eaten by
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
Consumes the small, dark fruits that ripen in clusters.
Traits
Ornamental
These lovely plants are grown simply because they are so beautiful to look at, adding splashes of color and interesting shapes to any garden or landscape.
Shade Tolerant
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Broadleaf Tree
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Evergreen
These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!
Oil Crop
Learn about special plants grown for their seeds or fruits, from which we can get healthy oils used for cooking, fuel, and other products.
Rapid Growing
Watch these energetic plants grow super fast, quickly transforming spaces and adding lush greenery in a blink of an eye!
Also known as
Fountain PalmPalmetto Palm
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Chinese Fan Palm?
3-15 m
How wide does Chinese Fan Palm spread?
2.5-4 m
Is Chinese Fan Palm edible?
No
How big is Chinese Fan Palm?
20-50 cm
How long does Chinese Fan Palm live?
50-150 years
Where is Chinese Fan Palm usually found?
Tropical and subtropical areas
What kind of fruit does Chinese Fan Palm produce?
Drupe
How fast does Chinese Fan Palm grow?
Medium
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