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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.
Plant was very well packaged. Really happy with the quality and size of the plant. It was what I was looking for and the delivery service and quality of the plant exceeded expectations. Thank you very much.
Simon Henson (verified owner) –
Just received my palm…. honestly surprised at the fab quality, service & delivery. It’s so much bigger & more mature than expected. I can only recommend the Palm Centre & would purchase any time again. Thank you.
Sally (verified owner) –
I bought 2 of these palms, and ordering online was easy. I was kept informed of delivery. The palms themselves were very well packed, and was very impressed by the quality. The palms are doing well, and I have already recommended your site to someone.
Natalie (verified owner) –
I have to admit that I do not post reviews very often. Having worked in a plant based industry for 27 years l have to admit I took photos of the boxes and the fantastic packaging. My plants were lovely to unwrap and they are beautiful.
Congratulations on a brilliant service.
Sonia Potter (verified owner) –