| Common Name: |
Mediterranean Fan Palm |
| Scientific Name: |
Chamaerops humilis |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka European fan palm or the Mediterranean dwarf palm |
| Species: |
Shrub-like clumping palm |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Evergreen |
| Flower Description: |
The flowers are borne in dense, short inflorescences at the tops of the stems |
| Fragrance: |
No fragrance |
| Foliage Description: |
Has leaves with petioles terminating in rounded fans of 10-20 leaflets. Each leaf is up to 5 ft. long, with leaflets 20-30 in. long. The petioles are armed with numerous sharp, needle-like spines; these may protect the stem growing point from browsing animals. |
| Trunk Description: |
Trunk diameter of 8-10 in. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zone 8 or warmer |
| Native Range: |
Southeast Europe |
| Other Information: |
Male and female flowers on separate plants |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
L-12 & L-13 |