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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.
We visited the Palm Centre for the first time today though weve bought quite a lot from them via the Internet over recent years. We were greeted by an incredibly helpful young lady and as we knew what we wanted, we selected a really beautiful Chamerops Hubilis within about 15 minutes. We feel like expectant parents and cant wait to get the spikey devil into its new home. Thank you SO much all at the Palm Centre, your second to none and everything weve had from you has been healthy and really thrived.
Sharon –
Bought 2 Chamaerops Humilis which arrived in excellent condition with loads of packaging to keep them safe, very pleased with these plants
Dianne –
Fantastic palms in superb condition as usual
Norma norminton –
Beautiful palm, very delighted with the quality and size. I rang for advise about re-potting, the lady I spoke to was extremely helpful, with a very nice manner. I would highly recommend this centre, and hope to order again in the near future.
S C –