Latin name: Chamaerops humilis
Description: On e of only two indigenous palms native to Europe. Chamaerops humilis can be found on the hot, dry hills and mountains facing the Mediterranean. It is a clump forming, rarely singled stemmed palm. The green fan shaped fronds can be up to 60cm x 60 cm. There is a delightful blue leaved form from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco named ‘Cerifera’ and a short bush form from the Aeolian Islands of Italy named ‘Vulcano’.
Hardiness: -10C for short periods
Height: 1-3m
Position: Full sun
Soil: sandy, well drained soil
Water: Very drought tolerant once established
Usage: Another elegant palm for a Mediterranean style garden. It also works well in large containers
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Debbie - who has written 872 posts on My Climate Change Garden.
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Thu, Apr 10, 2008
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