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Chamaerops humilis Regular / CG / 175-200 cm / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
CG
Size
175-200 cm
Spread
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Chamaerops humilis 175-200 cm
Common name
dwarf fan palm
Group
Evergreen shrubs
Family
Arecaceae
RHS Award
Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 m
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 m
Habit
Bushy
Hardiness
Hardy – Average winter (-10 to -5ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
North–facing, East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Position
Partial shade
Soil
Loam

Product description & Growing guide

Chamaerops humilis (dwarf fan palm) is a member of the Arecaceae family. This evergreen shrub exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterized by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – average winter (-10 to -5ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central / northerly locations. may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. plants in pots are more vulnerable. .

When fully mature, Chamaerops humilis can reach an ultimate height of 1.5–2.5 metres and a spread of 1–1.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers north–facing, east–facing aspect and sheltered exposure. It thrives best in loam soil types and should be placed in a partial shade position.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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