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Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis

European Fan Palm

About This Plant

Sun or shade. Evergreen, with spiny petioles on the leaves. An extremely cold-hardy fan palm, with multiple stems rising from a single base; it’s one of the most effective landscape palms for south-central Texas, forming multi-trunked thickets. Spines make it an effective barrier plant.

Origins: Europe and Africa

Maintenance

None required; generally self-pruning. It requires good drainage; allow it to dry out between waterings.

The only palm in this area that has multiple stems. Extremely drought and cold tolerant.

Min. Height: 6

Max Height: 15 feet

Min. Width: 6

Max Width: 10 feet

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