Chamaerops humilis |
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European or Mediterranean Fan Palm |
Description
Slow growing multitrunked palm good for small areas and containers. Full sun or partial shade. Leaves have sharp spines. Native to Mediterranean and Africa.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Palm
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.