Chamaerops Humilis - Mediterranean Fan Palm 75cm + Outdoor

Chamaerops Humilis in nursery pot Ø-19cm x h 17cm (plant is in nursery plastic pot)

Plant: h+ 75cm cm approx measured from the bottom of the pot

The Chamaerops Humilis also known as the European Fan Palm gives a fantastic exotic and tropical look to any garden. It is a really tough and undemanding palm when established and is hardy down to -9 degrees making it a perfect palm for the UK climate.
Evergreen and very wind and salt spray tolerant too, so a great choice for exposed coastal gardens.

🌴 Easy to maintain
🌴 Quick growing
🌴 Hardy Palm to - 9 C - protect with fleece jacket if necessary.

Position: Full sun.

Watering: Water regularly during growing season. Do not overwater. There is normally no need to water Chamaerops palms during the winter, only make sure the root ball does not dry out.

Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -9°C (mature plants can tolerate even lower temperatures). Protect from severe frost and cold drying winds. It is one of the hardiest palm trees and one of a select few that will grow well in Southern England.

Pruning: Remove lower leaves as they become brown or tatty. Cut close to the trunk.
Soil: Well-drained. Fertile. Repot every two to three years.

Feeding: During growing season top dress regularly with slow release Palm fertiliser. There is no need for fertiliser during the winter period. Avoid high concentration of fast acting liquid fertiliser.

Also called: European fan palm or Dwarf fan palm.

Origin: It is the only palm native to Europe.

Foliage: Evergreen. Fan-shaped leaves. Bushy growth.

Award of Garden Merit (AGM): This award indicates that the plant is recommended by The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).