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Chamaerops humilis

Mediterranean Fan palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Slow growing but very hardy. Clump forming with rich green foliage. Grows to 20'. Can be used as a good container subject. Full sun or partial shade, Native of Mediterranean, Europe and N. Africa. The only European native palm. Petioles have sharp spines.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.