Botanical Name: Chamaerops humilis
Common Name: Mediterranean fan palm Type of Plant: monocot Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, clumping fan palm, with trunks slowly curving upward from basal offshoots; trunks are dark gray-brown, fibrous, 1' diameter Height 5'-10' (20') Spread 1/2 to equal Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors partial to full sun Soil prefers a sandy, well-drained loam; tolerates most Hardiness hardy, to 15 F (zones 5-24) a very durable palm Morphology: Leaves fan-shaped fronds: the blade is cut 1/2-2/3 into narrow pointed segments; blade 2'-3' width, dark blue-green; petioles 2'-3' long Flowers mostly dioecious: flowers are small, yellowish Fruit a drupe: 1/4"-1/2" diameter, red when ripe Propagation: seed, or division of the clump Usage: a dramatic small accent palm (clumping form, fan-fronds); excellent for containers or raised planters; a valued plant for tropical theme Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred, but tolerates some drought Fertilizing balanced, in spring and summer; avoid heavy application Pruning none, except to remove old fronds (not self-cleaning) Pests/Diseases Special Conditions/Other Origin: North Africa Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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