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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.
These plants are a great size and excellent quality. I am happy with my purchase and will be purchasing more in the future!
Jessica M. –
We were initially apprehensive about buying a plant unseen, but we were very surprised & pleased when it arrived. Well protected, in excellent condition and exactly as per delivery advice.
The plant itself is an extremely good specimen which looks fantastic on our patio. Its even flowering, much to my wifes delight!
Michael John B. –
Ordered this beautiful specimen for our garden whilst stuck in lockdown, with the opportunity to get the garden looking good for the summer, cannot wait to get it planted.
Sam B. –
Really happy with service from ordering to receiving , The Palm looks fantastic and healthy , here’s hoping it will continue to do so
Susan S. –