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Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops Humilis

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Overview

The Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a hardy, compact palm native to the Mediterranean region. It has a mature height of 10-20 feet and a spread of 6-15 feet. This slow-growing palm features blue-green, fan-shaped fronds atop multiple trunks, creating a dense, bushy appearance. Ideal for small gardens, it's drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to partial shade. USDA Zones 8-11 are suitable for cultivation.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Palm, TreeClimate Mediterranean

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — fan-shaped fronds atop multiple trunks; scientifically known as Chamaerops humilis, image 94

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–10 Ft.
Mature width: 6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type: Palm, Tree
Family: Arecaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — span nearly 2 feet wide and lend a tropical texture to the landscape

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — Ideal for small gardens, it's drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to partial shade; these leaves, image 95

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — USDA Zones 8-11 are suitable for cultivation; this slow-growing palm features blue-green, image 60

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — These leaves emerge from sharp; ideal for small gardens, it's drought-tolerant and thrives in full, image 104

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — scientifically known as Chamaerops humilis; its growth rate is relatively slow, image 97

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — fan-shaped fronds atop multiple trunks

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — scientifically known as Chamaerops humilis; its growth rate is relatively slow, image 79

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — <br><br>The palm showcases multiple trunks that clump together, giving it a lush, full appearance

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — Chamaerops humilis brings year-round interest with minimal maintenance; the Mediterranean Fan Palm, image 70

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — It has a mature height of 10-20 feet and a spread of 6-15 feet

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — making it an ideal specimen for those seeking a touch of Mediterranean charm in their outdoor living, image 71

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — These leaves emerge from sharp; ideal for small gardens, it's drought-tolerant and thrives in full, image 86

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — Chamaerops humilis requires minimal irrigation and can handle occasional cold dips down to about 10°F

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — <br><br>The palm showcases multiple trunks that clump together, giving it a lush, full appearance; it, image 119

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — ranging from bluish-green to silvery-gray

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — making it an ideal specimen for those seeking a touch of Mediterranean charm in their outdoor living, image 53

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — ranging from bluish-green to silvery-gray; especially for those striving to emulate the elegant, image 120

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — Chamaerops humilis brings year-round interest with minimal maintenance; the Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — The Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a hardy, compact palm native to the Mediterranean, image 73

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — This slow-growing palm features blue-green; palm / tree for full or half, image 93

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — Its growth rate is relatively slow; span nearly 2 feet wide and lend a tropical texture to the, image 46

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — palm / tree for full or half; chamaerops humilis requires minimal irrigation and can handle, image 108

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — It has a mature height of 10-20 feet and a spread of 6-15 feet; <br><br>The palm showcases multiple, image 74

Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis) — These leaves emerge from sharp

Photographs by 10 contributors

Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Tournasol7, CC BY 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0 · source
Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
tato grasso, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source

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