Hardy Fan Palm Chamaerops Humilis
Chamaerops Humilis, also known as the Mediterranean Hardy Fan Palm, has the highly distinctive quality of being the hardiest palm that you can possibly grow in the UK. At the bare minimum, the plant is hardy down to -5 degrees. Once fully established, Chamaerops Humilis is hardy down to -10 degrees, sometimes even -12 if it’s placed in a south facing area with well drained soil.
There are multiple sizes of Chamaerops Humilis available at You Garden to truly suit every gardener’s preference and budget. The largest sizes offer instant impact in plant pots whilst the smaller options are perfect for those who have the time and patience to watch their palm slowly develop and grow across multiple years. Ideal for limited spaces in the garden, these will grow to a metre tall over the span of five years without dominating the area they’re planted in. They’ll continue to progress at the same rate and reach up to 2 metres in a decade.
Across the growing period, Chamaerops Humilis will form beautiful rich brown trunks with lush green fan shaped foliage, creating the quintessential palm branch that we all know and love.
Whether you’re looking for a palm for your balcony, courtyard garden or patio, Chamaerops Humilis will thrive in any environment and adapt to any availability of space. As they’re the hardiest palm, there’s no need to transport them indoors or to heated greenhouses over the winter so are an ideal choice for gardeners without these areas.
If you’re looking for an effortless way to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover, Chamaerops Humilis is the answer.
How to Plant Hardy Fan Palm Chamaerops Humilis
Chamaerops Humilis make a great standalone plant or can be planted with other palms to create a twist on the traditional hedge. It’s tolerant of a wide range of soils and is best planted in full sun to moderate shade.
However, it will perform at its best in south facing areas with well-drained soil. Soil – based compost, with extra grit can help with drainage. Once established, they are drought resistant and require moderate watering.
How to Care For Hardy Fan Palm Chamaerops Humilis
Water regularly when in active growth and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter.
No need to prune, simply remove leaves when they’re yellow to form a trunk.
