{"product_id":"california-fan-palm-100-seeds-washingtonia-filifera-copy","title":"Chinese Fan Palm   10 Seeds   Livistona chinensis","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLivistona chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese fan palm, is a palm native to subtropical and tropical regions of China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Ryukyu Islands. Renowned for its dramatic, fan-shaped leaves, which can reach up to 1.5 meters in diameter, it forms a majestic, upright trunk that may grow 10–20 meters tall in its natural habitat. Each leaf is deeply segmented, creating a distinctive pleated appearance that lends an architectural elegance to gardens, parks, and streetscapes. Livistona chinensis produces small, creamy-white flowers arranged in branched inflorescences, which are followed by small blue-black fruits that attract birds and other wildlife. The palm thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and it prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter, though it is highly adaptable to a variety of soil types. It is relatively cold-tolerant for a subtropical palm, surviving brief periods of frost, which has contributed to its popularity in temperate coastal regions. Livistona chinensis grows slowly but steadily, and with age, its trunk often develops a rugged, fibrous texture, adding visual interest even when the leaves are pruned. This species is widely cultivated for its ornamental value, often serving as a specimen tree, accent plant, or lining avenue walkways. Beyond aesthetics, it also provides ecological benefits by supporting pollinators and fruit-eating wildlife. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its dramatic foliage and stately form, has made Livistona chinensis a favored choice in botanical gardens and landscape designs worldwide, where it continues to symbolize tropical elegance and enduring beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44782828126261,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/IMG_8950.jpg?v=1762365351","url":"https:\/\/floridaseeds.net\/products\/california-fan-palm-100-seeds-washingtonia-filifera-copy","provider":"R\u0026B Floridaseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}