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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.
Two very helpful lady members of staff helped me make my purchase at the Palm Centre of a 45 litre Chamaerops which was wrapped and loaded into my car by an equally helpful gent. 5 hours later the palm was in the ground at home looking stunning with its meter-plus of trunk. A really beauty and at a good price. Very happy.
Ed Croft –
Just received two beautiful Chamaerops Humilis and two ferns in perfect condition. Excellent value for money. Thanks.
DAVID FOX –
Palm tree showed up quickly and in excellent condition. Delighted with the quality and with the service.
Lexi1234 –
Delighted with my 12 Ltr Chaemerops humilis. I took telephone advice from a very helpful member of staff before deciding on my purchase. I placed an order on line, it arrived quicker than anticipated was very well packaged but above all was in excellent condition. Thank you very much.
Janet Stevens –