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Chamaerops humilis
Mediterranean Fan Palm
From: £14.95
A beautiful and extremely tough palm, and deservedly one of our most popular.
The Mediterranean Fan Palm is a small clustering palm, with distinctive, huge green leaves which spread out in a very attractive fan form.
Chamaerops humilis is tolerant of drought once established, suited to sun or part shade, a cold garden or hot conservatory, exposed gardens or balcony planters – this palm is remarkably easy to look after and grow.
Plant Biography
Native to the Mediterranean and Southwestern Europe, Chamaerops humilis is the northernmost naturally occurring palm in the world, found as north as the south coast of France.
Chamaerops humilis is the only species in the genus Chamaerops, though the genus is closely related to the Asian genus Trachycarpus, differing in the spined petioles, and its multi-stemmed clustering habit.
The Mediterranean Fan Palm is a beautiful specimen plant for any garden. Unpruned it grows into an attractive shrubby form. If pruned, it will grow into a single trunk tree form. This palm works perfectly to add an accent to the corner of the landscape, or in a container for a patio or deck.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
Chamaerops humilis has better winter hardiness than most other palms, tolerating brief dips to -6 to -9C. If grown in a colder area, it can be kept in a container to bring indoors when necessary, so long as it’s in a bright, sunny spot.
It prefers a bright and sunny location, but will tolerate part shade. However, if it’s grown in too much shade it will lose its compact form.
Ordered two Chamaerops Humilis – 7ltr pots. Received 2 days after ordering, well packed, perfect condition. Totally delighted with the product and service. What more can I say?
Peter Swallow –
Fantastic value 7l plants. Bought 10 for rooftop pots do hoped theyd all be roughly equal sized/ shaped. Couldnt be happier with the high quality – and yes they are all v similar so look superb. Healthy on delivery especially good bearing in mind the heatwave we were having
Darrell Gale –
Received my 2 50ltr palms last week and have to say I am very impressed with the quality and size, much bigger than anticipated. They arrived in perfect condition. Now planted in my newly landscaped garden and look stunning, very happy. Highly recommend the Palm Centre.
Fiona –
Good service and healthy plants though bit of a difference on size
Sue W –