Some are fan-shaped while others are feather-shaped. Palm trees have fibrous root systems that do not go deep, but rather spread widely like a mat into the top 12 to 36 inches of soil. The root ...

Chinese fan palm trees thrive when you let them dry out between waterings. Once you purchase and place this tree in your home, it can live for more than 30 years. Plant Care Tips.

Among the first palms I planted on moving to Florida was a Chinese fan palm, then known as "Chinese fountain palm" because of its broad, deeply split leaves that feature gracefully drooping segments.

SUN SIGNS: Most palms prefer a full sun to part sun situation, but a few tolerate or prefer some shade, including the native dwarf palmetto, Chinese fan palm, lady palm and bamboo palm.

Always ask how hardy a palm is before you purchase it. This is particularly important when planting palms on the north shore. Ideally, palms should be hardy down to 15 degrees.