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Moroccan Blue Palm

Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera'

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Overview

The Moroccan Blue Palm or Chamaerops humilis 'Cerifera' is a drought-tolerant, compact palm growing up to 6-15 feet high and 4-8 feet wide. Notable for its silvery-blue foliage, this slow-growing, cold-hardy fan palm clumps naturally. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, adding exotic texture to Mediterranean landscapes. USDA zones 8-11. Regular pruning of dead fronds maintains its tidy appearance, enhancing its sculptural form in any garden setting.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Type Palm, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — The Moroccan Blue Palm or Chamaerops humilis 'Cerifera' is a drought-tolerant
Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — Notable for its silvery-blue foliage, this slow-growing, cold-hardy fan palm clumps naturallyMoroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — compact palm growing up to 6-15 feet high and 4-8 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm, Tree
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — The Moroccan Blue Palm or Chamaerops humilis 'Cerifera' is a drought-tolerant
Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — Notable for its silvery-blue foliage, this slow-growing, cold-hardy fan palm clumps naturally
Moroccan Blue Palm (Chamaerops Humilis 'Cerifera') — compact palm growing up to 6-15 feet high and 4-8 feet wide
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