European Fan Palms
A relatively short palm, the European Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humlis) stands between five to fifteen feet tall, with a spread of five to twenty feet. Often found growing in clumps, this shrub-like palm is native to Southern Europe and North Africa, since making its way across the world as an ornamental plant. Good for both containers and large planters, the European Fan Palm is notable for its ability to survive into the mid-teens with little to no damage.
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Scientific name: Chamaerops humilis
Pronunciation: ku-MEE-rops HEW-mil-liss
Common name(s): European Fan Palm
Family: Palmae
USDA hardiness zones: 8B through 11
Planting month for zone 8: year round
Planting month for zone 9: year round
Planting month for zone 10 and 11: year round
Origin: not native to North America
Invasive potential: little invasive potential
Uses: specimen; container or above-ground planter; near a deck or patio; foundation; border; mass planting; accent; suitable for growing indoors
Height: 8 to 15 feet
Spread: 6 to 10 feet
Growth rate: slow
Light requirement: plant grows in part shade/part sun
Soil tolerances: alkaline; clay; sand; acidic; loam
Drought tolerance: high
Soil salt tolerance: Poor
Plant spacing: 36 to 60 inches
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