USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.8 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft)
Spread
0.9 - 6 m (3 - 20 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The palm Chamaerops humilis (European fan palm) bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during mid-spring to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Chamaerops humilis (European fan palm) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Border, container, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Chamaerops humilis is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions
Thorns or spines can be a problem with Chamaerops humilis (European fan palm). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
