Chamaerops humilis

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Mediterranean Fan palm

  
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Information by: George Hull MSN        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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Palm

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

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Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.