Native to the mountainous areas of southeast China, this tough palm is sometimes found under a cover of snow and ice. Location Native to southern China. Commonly grown as landscape specimen in central and northern Florida, southeast U.S. coast, gulf coast, and California. From Lake Como in Italy to the Cornish coast of Great Britain to Washington D.C., this popular palm makes a handsome addition to any landscape. Partial shade is best.
Adequate moisture makes for rapid growth.
This palm makes a great accent that fits well into small areas and grows well in containers. This beautiful grouping of Chinese fan palms can be seen in the Japanese Garden at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.