Chamaerops, European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm, Moroccan Fan Palm 'Variegated'

Chamaeropshumilis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chamaerops (kam-AY-rops)
Species
humilis (HEW-mil-is)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Niceville, Florida

Las Vegas, Nevada

Kent, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
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Las Vegas, NV (Zone 8b) | November 2008 | positive

Very hardy for Las Vegas. Widely planted and one of the easiest to care for. No significant problems with clay/alkaline soils. Would h...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

Plant growing great here in Jersey (the original one, south of England!) I saw the Huntington garden one at Christmas...still variegated ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

I discovered this plant at the Huntington Gardens recently, in Pasadena California. No mention on the label about its being variegated. ...Read More

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