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Chamaerops humilis

Chamaerops humilis

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Dwarf Fan Palm, European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Dwarf Palm, African Hair Palm, Chamaerops Palm Tree

Chamaerops humilis, commonly known as the European Fan Palm, Dwarf Fan Palm, Mediterranean dwarf palm, or African Hair Palm, grows with several erect stems boasting canopies of dark green, fan shaped leaves. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Chamaerops humilis is commonly used in Mediterranean themed gardens, added to a mixed planting, planted around pool areas, or grown as a specimen.

Chamaerops humilis is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Palms
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses:	Containers, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Dwarf Fan Palm, European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Dwarf Palm, African Hair Palm, Chamaerops Palm Tree

Chamaerops humilis Details

Chamaerops humilis, commonly known as the European Fan Palm, Dwarf Fan Palm, Mediterranean Dwarf Palm, or African Hair Palm, grows as a large and spreading shrub. It often grows with several erect stems boasting canopies of dark green, fan shaped leaves. Short stems carrying clusters of yellow flowers are borne in summer and give rise to small, orange berries. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is hardy to coastal environments, moderate frost, and dry periods. Chamaerops humilis is commonly used in Mediterranean themed gardens, added to a mixed planting, planted around pool areas, or grown as a specimen.