European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis)

• • Full sun
  • Part shade
  • Frost Tolerant 
  • Well drained soil

  The European fan palm or Chamaerops humilis has become very popular due to its cold hardiness and for it’s toleration against wind. The European fan palm / Chamaerops humilis grows in multiple trunk clumps. Growing from the base sucklings, give this palm a shrubby look. Trunks are covered in leaf bases and brown fibres that can reach over 20cm in diameter.

  It is a slow growing palm taking it 10-15 years to reach a height of 2.5m. It has triangular, fan shaped, leaves range from bluish- green to silvery grey. Leaves grow outward then upward. Stems are covered with sharp thorns so you need to be careful while pruning them. It also produces small yellow flowers, followed by green fruits that turn brown when ripe (Fruits are not edible).

European Fan Palm or Chamaerops humilis are available in the following sizes.

200mm pot- $39
300mm pot – $145
45Ltr bag –  $399  50-60cm Tall
45Ltr XL Bag – $499 1.2m Tall
400mm pot- $650
100Ltr bag- $990
230Ltr bag-$6,500
750Ltr bag- $11,999

Light Requirements  

Part shade to full sun

Use 

Outdoor

 Watering 

Low water requirements. Water deeply once a month, fortnightly in mid summer. Unestablished plants and container specimens may require more frequent watering especially over summer.

Soil Type 

Can adapt to most soil types. Good drainage recommended

Fertilizing requirements 

The beginning of every season. Container plants can be fertilised less often with a slow release formula like Osmocote. Seasol monthly.

Victorian Growth rate 

Slow

Max and Minimum Temperature tolerance 

Cold and heat tolerant. Specimens can comfortably take temperatures as low as -10. Prefers a dry climate. Shelter from strong winds while plant establishes.

Light Requirements  

Part shade to full sun

Outdoor/Indoor

Outdoor

Watering 

Low water requirements. Water deeply once a month, fortnightly in mid summer. Unestablished plants and container specimens may require more frequent watering especially over summer.

Soil Type 

Can adapt to most soil types. Good drainage

Fertilizing requirements 

The beginning of every season. Container plants can be fertilised less often with a slow release formula like Osmocote. Seasol monthly.

Victorian Growth rate 

Slow

Max and Minimum Temperature tolerance

Cold and heat tolerant. Specimens can comfortably take temperatures as low as -10. Prefers a dry climate. Shelter from strong winds while plant establishes.

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These include:

True Green Nursery Delivery Van Covering Metropolitan Melbourne, Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas.

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