| Climate Zone | 8b |
| Min Temp | 15 to 20 F / -9 to -7 C |
| Leaf Type | Palmate |
| Height | 15 Ft / 4.5 M |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern
|
Chamaerops humilis var. humilis
Mediterranean Fan Palm
Sizes
- 1 gallon
About Chamaerops humilis var. humilis
This species is a clumping palm, with several stems growing from a single base. It has an underground rhizome which produces shoots with palmate leaves. The stems grow slowly and often tightly together. It has leaves with petioles terminating in rounded fans. Each leaflet has petioles that are armed with numerous sharp, needle-like spines. The flowers are borne in dense, short inflorescences at the tops of the stems. This is one of only two palm species native to southern Europe.
Cultivation Tips
This palm grows best in partial shade in a location where it receives bright indirect sunlight. Water the plant moderately when it is actively growing, but only sparingly in the winter, taking precautions not overwater. Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer four times per year.
