Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera
Blue Mediterranean fan palm

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 Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera, Blue Mediterranean fan palm

   

Description

   

Locality:

  Italy, France, Spain and Algeria

Cold Hardiness: 

  5-10º F.

Trunk type:

  Medium 6-8 inches in diameter.  The trunk is
  also very fibrous and retains old leaf bases.

Leaf type:

  Fan leaf.  The leaves have a blue (silver) color
  to them.

Suckering/Solitary:

  Suckering (multiple trunks).

Maintenance:

  Easy.

Speed of growth:

  Slow

Height:

  8-12 feet.

Soil requirements:

  Sandy and good drainage.

Sun Requirements:

  Full sun.

General Description:

  This is a great palm for hot and cold areas.  It
  is tolerant of most extreme conditions.  It
  would  be a good plant for those who have
  more extreme weather.  It can be grown along
  the coast, but it prefers more heat.

Other Notes:

  If you like this palm see Chamaerops humilis.

Further Data:

 

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