AGM Family: Arecaceae (Mediterranean Fan Palm, African Hair Palm) From Southern Europe, Chamaerops is one of only two palms native to Europe. It is very variable in habit and although it is usually shrub-like, with leaves clothing the trunk from the ground up, some forms develop distinct trunks with a thick bushy crown. The leaves are also variable, with dark green, sometimes shimmering silver, deeply divided leaves, or extremely rigid and considerably less divided. It produces flowers and fruits freely in the UK. The yellow flowers form close to the trunk, followed by clusters of round, olive coloured fruits.
Suckers from the base of the parent plant may be removed to achieve a less bushy, single trunked effect. Be careful. The leaf petioles, approximately 1m long, are covered with extremely sharp, hooked spines – a defence against grazing animals. Chamaerops looks equally stunning when planted as a specimen and allowed to form a large rounded mound of foliage and it is very resistant to wind and salt damage. One more variable – the pronunciation of ‘Chamaerops’. Some favour ‘Ch’ and some ’K’.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun.
Height 2-3m.
Hardy.

Quantity:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Back