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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.
Just received my Chamaerops humillis along with several others – what a magnificent palm, it is about 5 foot tall, super robust and healthy. My plants arrived well packaged with a very friendly courier who was interested in the delivery, I jokingly said I hoped he had been talking to the plants in transit and he replied yes, he had even sung to them lol. Every plant is in tip top condition, I will have no hesitation in placing further orders and recommending The Palm Centre to others. Thank you so much.
Pam Starr –
Fabulous healthy plants and fast, well packed delivery. Will look great with our Phormiums and Cordylines. THANK YOU.
Lesley Scott –
I ordered two Chamaerops humillis and was so surprised how fast the delivery was (24 hours). The plants were extremely healthy and a good size, also they were packaged in such a way that they would not be damaged in transit. I was so happy with not just the plants, but the delivery and packaging that I ordered three more and will definitely be ordering more plants from here. Well done Palm Centre for your excellent customer service and customer experience. I will definitely recommend you to others.
Jonathan –
We have bought from Palm Centre before and made a bigger order this time – including 2 Chamaerops humilis. Again, the order arrived beautifully packaged with plants in lovely condition. Can highly recommend the Palm Centre.
V Lambell –