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European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis
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| Exposure |
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Sun |
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| Average Height x Width |
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| Typical Height |
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10’ |
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| Water Requirements |
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Water as needed |
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| Spacing |
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15’ - 20’ apart |
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| Cold Hardiness |
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15° - 20° F |
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| Hardiness Zone |
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8A - 11 |
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| Growth Rate |
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Slow |
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| Origin |
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Mediterranean region |
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| Salt Tolerance |
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Moderate (possibly high for native coastal forms) |
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| Drought Tolerance |
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High (once well-established) |
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| Soil Requirements |
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Widely adaptable |
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| Light Requirements |
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Moderate to high |
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| Nutritional Requirements |
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Moderate |
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| Uses |
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Specimen plant, shrub, container plant interiorscape |
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| Propagation |
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Seeds, germinating in 2 - 3 months; possibly division |
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| Human Hazards |
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Spiny |
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| Major Pest Problems |
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Scales, palm aphid, ambrosia beetle |
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| Major Disease Problems |
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Potassium deficiency (Florida), ganoderma, fungal leaf spots |
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This hardy fan palm occurs throughout the Mediterranean region, from coastal zones to over 3000’ in elevation, and in various types of vegetation. In mountain habitats, it has been known to even receive show cover. Throughout this broad range, it is typically found on poor, rocky soils, and thus is very adaptable to a wide range of soil types in the landscapes as long as they are well-drained. It is highly prized in warm temperate areas where few palms are reliable winter hardy, and a large clump makes a striking specimen plant. The skirt of dead leaves below the crown is usually trimmed off to accent the mat of dark fibers that clothe the trunk for many years. The variation in leaf color and habit is extraordinary. In a nursery row of European fan palm, it is sometimes difficult to find any two that look exactly alike. It slow rate of growth allows this palm to be grown in a large container for many years. Growth of the European Fan Palm is best in full sun, but is also retains an excellent appearance in light shade. |
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