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Chamaerops humilis
Mediterranean Fan Palm
Chamaerops humilis is a durable palm that tolerates poor soil and high winds. It clumps readily, though we do grow some singles. The trunk maintains a furry thatch, and the leaves are palmate, ranging from green to blue. It is easy to deroot, and transplants easily. This palm requires well draining soil and grows quickly in desert climates.
Chamaerops humilis
Mediterranean Fan Palm
Chamaerops humilis is a durable palm that tolerates poor soil and high winds. It clumps readily, though we do grow some singles. The trunk maintains a furry thatch, and the leaves are palmate, ranging from green to blue. It is easy to deroot, and transplants easily. This palm requires well draining soil and grows quickly in desert climates.
Cold Tolerance:
12°F (-11°C)
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Total Height:
5-25 ft (1.5-7.6 m) tall
Habit:
Clumping
Leaf Structure:
3 ft (0.9 m) long, palmate
Canopy size:
Clumping to 30 ft (9.1 m) wide
Trunk width:
7 inches (18 cm) thick
Exposure:
Full sun to shade
Soil requirements:
Well drained
Tolerances:
High drought tolerance, high salt tolerance
Reproduction:
Dioecious
Water usage:
Low to Moderate
HEat requirement:
Full sun to shade
Hazards:
Very sharp petiolar teeth. Be careful when pruning.
Native origin:
Only European species; found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy
Further Reading:
Designing with Palms, Jason Dewees
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
