The attractive, bushy, evergreen palm that grows in clumps and resembles more a shrub that a tree is one of the most popular Florida Palm Trees.  The Mediterranean palm is an extremely tough tree compare to other species.

This tree is grown widely in the Mediterranean region, along the Atlantic coast and the Pacific coast. It is also a good container plant.

Additional Information:

Scientific name: Chamaerops Humilis

Family: Arecaceae

Genus: Chamaerops

Origin: It is native to the Mediterranean region in Europe.

Other names: European Fan palm, Mediterranean Fan palm

Growth rate: Slow

Trunk: Multiple trunks (8-10) grow from a single point-base and form clumps. They can reach up a height of 10-15 feet. The trunks are covered with  dense brown fibers and old leaf bases.

Leaves: The leaves are fan shaped, silver-green to green in color with sharp teeth at the edges. 

Indoor/Outdoor Use: Both

Maintenance: Low

Light exposure: The tree grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Water requirements: Moderate or regular water needs.

Drought toleration: The tree is drought tolerant.

Cold toleration: It is frost tolerant.  The Mediterranean Fan palm can take temperature down to 10F, but prefers warmer climate.

Flowers: The short clusters of yellow flowers on small stalks come below the leaves.

Fruits: The fruits are non-edible, orange or brown in color.

Propagation: The seeds germinate within 2-3 months.

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